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Submitted by: Paul.Weinstabl@gmx.net
Headline: New Postgres Book available in German
Summary:

The book „PostgreSQL Administration und Einsatz“ deals with the administration and application in professional
settings.Lots of practical examples are included. More information: www.cul.de. 


Story:

Intended for the PostgreSQL database administrator, this book begins with the installation and configuration of the
databaseserver on both Windows and Linux. Afterwards follows a detailed description of the group- und user-concept,
theavailable authentication methods, and the possibilities of the database super user  or owner of a database object to
grantrights to other users.  

There\'s also comprehensive chapters about the development of procedures, triggers, rules, updateable views, etc. with
PL/pgSQLand the development of database applications with languages such as PHP, Perl, Python, Java and C#. Also the
developmentof modern Web-based applications is clearly demonstrated. 

To facilitate the Postgres database administrator to excel in his job, sections about data backup, database replication
withSlony-I and the setting up of database reports are explained. 

Additionally there\'s also the evaluation of useful third-party tools for database administration (Postgres Manager
fromEMS, DbVisualizer) and for data modelling (DataArchitect and Case Studio 2). 

This book should help you become successful in the administration and adoption of PostgreSQL for even the most
demandingdatabase applications. 

This book is available through www.cul.de or through amazon.