Re: postgresql and solaris 10: pitch to sysadmins

John Smith wrote:
> couldn't be more timely- could someone elaborate on this ("managing a
> backup infrastructure")? is it for sysadmin types??

Yes it is explicitly for sysadmin types. The idea being, "Hey, I am a
sysadmin and somebody just shoved PostgreSQL down my throat. How do I
make sure everything is on the up and up :)".

Joshua D. Drake


>
> http://www.commandprompt.com/blogs/joshua_drake/2007/06/training_hot_seat_style/
>
> "...
> Most of our clients want short, specific classes on items such as
> managing a backup infrastructure, understanding PostgreSQL I/O, and
> Tuning Autovacuum.
> ...
> The classes are short. No more than 8 hours, broken up over two days.
> The classes are taught virtually, using industry standard remote
> desktop and teleconference technologies. The classes are going to be
> relatively inexpensive with an 8 hour course costing higher than
> 100.00 but less than 500.00
> ..."
>
> what all does solaris 10 support cover?
> jzs
>
> On 6/18/07, John Smith <jayzee.smith@gmail.com> wrote:
>> guys
>> need to pitch postgresql to some hard-to-budge solaris sysadmins- they
>> don't even know about the postgresql-solaris 10 package, just used to
>> oracle and don't want to break their backs over postgresql. plus i
>> don't know enough slony yet.
>>
>> can someone point me to some standard backup/restore etc sysadmin
>> stuff/scripts/processes? also what's best left to the sysadmins that i
>> shouldn't take responsibility for? any trainings/books for
>> sysadmins/myself?
>> thanks, jzs
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