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Duration 21 hours
Course Outline
Greenplum Architecture
- Parallel processing and symmetric multi-processing
- Segment roles and cluster configuration
- Scalability and data movement mechanisms
- Greenplum Data Warehouse architecture
Greenplum Table Structures
- Distributed tables versus randomly assigned tables
- Heap tables versus append-only tables
- Row-based versus columnar storage formats
- Partitioned and clustered tables
Data Distribution and Hashing
- Hashing logic and distribution keys
- Handling data skew and its impact on performance
- Hash maps and row placement strategies
Indexes and Performance Optimization
- Clustered and non-clustered indexes
- Use cases for B-tree and bitmap indexes
- Index scanning and storage behavior
Physical Database Design
- Normalization and logical model design
- User access strategies and distribution analysis
- Data demographics and indexing decisions
Denormalization Techniques
- Derived data, summary tables, and pre-joins
- Using columnar tables as vertical partitioning
- Data marts and materialized views
Advanced SQL and Query Execution
- Join strategies and data redistribution
- OLAP and window functions
- Temporary tables, subqueries, and derived tables
EXPLAIN Plans and Query Tuning
- Reading and interpreting EXPLAIN output
- Cost analysis and plan optimization
- Join movement and segment-local operations
Greenplum Utilities and Best Practices
- ANALYZE and VACUUM commands
- Data loading and movement using Nexus
- Security, permissions, and performance tips
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A solid grasp of relational databases and SQL
- Practical experience with data warehousing or analytical systems
- Familiarity with Linux command-line operations
Target Audience
- Data architects and engineers
- Database administrators and technical leads
- BI developers and analytics specialists utilizing Greenplum
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