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Introduction to Greenplum

  • Overview of MPP databases and Greenplum architecture.
  • Key differences between Greenplum and PostgreSQL.
  • Use cases and integration scenarios.

Planning and Preparing for Installation

  • System requirements and prerequisites.
  • Cluster topology and networking considerations.
  • Disk configuration and performance best practices.

Greenplum Installation

  • Installing Greenplum Database on Linux.
  • Configuring master and segment instances.
  • Initializing the cluster and verifying the installation.

Greenplum Administration Basics

  • Core utilities including gpstart, gpstop, gprecoverseg, and others.
  • Working with the Greenplum Command Center.
  • Managing user roles, resource queues, and workload management.

System Updates and Patching

  • Understanding Greenplum versioning.
  • Safe patching strategies and maintenance windows.
  • Rolling upgrades and backup considerations.

Library and Extension Management

  • Using and managing PL/Java, PL/Python, and other libraries.
  • Installing extensions using gpkg and CREATE EXTENSION.
  • Managing dependencies and updates to libraries.

Monitoring, Logging, and Troubleshooting

  • Performance monitoring tools and metrics.
  • Interpreting logs and diagnosing errors.
  • Common issues and resolution strategies.

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • A solid understanding of database concepts and SQL.
  • Experience with Linux system administration.
  • Familiarity with PostgreSQL is advantageous.

Audience

  • Database administrators.
  • System administrators.
  • DevOps and platform engineers.
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