Mastering Postgresql Administration - Bruce - Mom...

Understanding vacuuming operations, Write-Ahead Logs (WAL), and MVCC (Multi-Version Concurrency Control).

Configuring pg_hba.conf and managing user access.

For foundational concepts, his book PostgreSQL: Introduction and Concepts provides a detailed historical and technical overview of the system. Core Administration Topics Covered Mastering PostgreSQL Administration - Bruce Mom...

Identifying time-consuming queries using tools like pg_stat_statements or pgBadger . The Life of a PostgreSQL Table, Part 2 with Bruce Momjian

The official Mastering PostgreSQL Administration guide includes deep dives into installation, configuration, maintenance, monitoring, and recovery. Understanding vacuuming operations

You can find the full collection of his Postgres Administration Presentations on his personal site, including video recordings from major conferences like PGConf and FOSDEM.

The "Mastering" guide specifically addresses these critical areas: Write-Ahead Logs (WAL)

Starting and stopping the postmaster, and managing data directory structures.