IntermediateApplied3 weeks

Databases for DevOps

Databases for DevOps turns PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB into practical infrastructure skill for reliable production systems.

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Prerequisites

Web Servers & Reverse Proxies

Key Concepts & Skills

PostgreSQL
MySQL
MongoDB
Redis
Backups & Recovery
Operate PostgreSQL in production-like environments
Connect MySQL to infrastructure workflows
Troubleshoot failures with repeatable runbooks
Document operational tradeoffs and risks

Learning Outcomes

Explain how Databases for DevOps impacts reliability and delivery
Build or configure a lab around PostgreSQL
Identify common failure modes and mitigation strategies

Resources

Official Docs

PostgreSQL docs Redis docs

Community Resources

Percona backup resources

Practice Exercises

Complete a hands-on lab for PostgreSQL.Write a troubleshooting checklist for PostgreSQL and MySQL.Automate one repeatable DevOps task connected to this topic.

Project Task

Run a databases for devops lab in a local or cloud sandbox.

Quiz

What is the first production failure you would expect in Databases for DevOps, and how would you detect it?Explain the answer with one real-world example.List one mistake a beginner might make here.

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