Lesson 0: PostgreSQL High Availability with Patroni & etcd
Complete course on deploying PostgreSQL High Availability clusters using Patroni and etcd with automated failover and monitoring.
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Complete course on deploying PostgreSQL High Availability clusters using Patroni and etcd with automated failover and monitoring.
Understanding the fundamentals of PostgreSQL High Availability, including why HA is critical, different HA methods, and comparing Patroni vs Repmgr vs Pacemaker solutions.
Learn how to manage PostgreSQL replication in a Patroni cluster including synchronous vs asynchronous replication, monitoring replication lag, configuring replication settings, and handling replication issues.
Comprehensive guide to PostgreSQL backup strategies, WAL archiving, and Point-in-Time Recovery PITR with Patroni.
Setting up a comprehensive monitoring stack for PostgreSQL and Patroni using Prometheus, Grafana, and Alertmanager.
Deploying and managing Patroni High Availability clusters on Kubernetes using StatefulSets and Operators.
Mastering dynamic configuration management for Patroni clusters, including zero-downtime updates and DCS storage.
Understanding Patroni and etcd for PostgreSQL High Availability, including DCS, Raft consensus algorithm, leader election, and split-brain prevention mechanisms.
Setting up the infrastructure for PostgreSQL High Availability with Patroni and etcd, including hardware requirements, network configuration, firewall, SSH keys, and time synchronization.
Running PostgreSQL in production isn't just about having a single server — it's about High Availability (HA), Automatic Failover, and Connection Pooling. With the right setup, you can ensure your databases survive node failures without downtime.