For foundational concepts, his book PostgreSQL: Introduction and Concepts provides a detailed historical and technical overview of the system. Core Administration Topics Covered
Identifying time-consuming queries using tools like pg_stat_statements or pgBadger . The Life of a PostgreSQL Table, Part 2 with Bruce Momjian
Understanding vacuuming operations, Write-Ahead Logs (WAL), and MVCC (Multi-Version Concurrency Control). Mastering PostgreSQL Administration - Bruce Mom...
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 primary resource for this topic is , a comprehensive 117-page guide that covers advanced administrative tasks. This document is frequently updated and serves as the core "paper" or slide deck for his professional training sessions. Key Resources by Bruce Momjian You can find the full collection of his
A curated collection of the most impactful slides from over 25 years of PostgreSQL presentations.
Configuring pg_hba.conf and managing user access. Key Resources by Bruce Momjian A curated collection
The "Mastering" guide specifically addresses these critical areas: