Big Nerd Ranch Announces PostgreSQL Bootcamp

Link to release: http://www.bignerdranch.com/about/postgres0705pr.shtml

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Emily Herman
Big Nerd Ranch, Inc.
(678) 595-6773
http://www.bignerdranch.com

Atlanta, GA - May 16, 2005 - Hot Fun in the Summertime with PostgreSQL, 
July 18-22, 2005

PostgreSQL instructor Chris Campbell returns July 18-22, 2005 for the 
latest PostgreSQL Bootcamp at the Big Nerd Ranch. This bootcamp is 
rapidly becoming one of the most popular of the classes in the Big Nerd 
Ranch lineup, routinely selling out all seats. Chris's engaging and 
easy-going instruction style helps speed up the learning curve for 
students as they negotiate the inner workings of this dynamic database 
application. PostgreSQL is increasingly becoming one of the most 
popular database management solutions, providing a scalable, robust and 
stable platform for relational databases. As its popularity grows, 
companies are discovering a viable and low-cost alternative to the 
expensive Oracle and SQL Server giants.

Students attending the five-day bootcamp can expect to leave the class 
with an in-depth and wide-ranging knowledge base on database management 
in PostgreSQL. Topics cover everything from the fundamentals of 
building and installing PostgreSQL on a server, configuring how to stop 
and start the server, creating a cluster with initdb, databases and 
schema, setting up user and access protocols, security and OpenSSL. The 
syllabus then tackles more of the advanced components of database 
management including queries, transactions, objects, optimizing the 
database, table constraints, monitoring and backups.

"I think students will be pleasantly surprised at how versatile and 
accessible PostgreSQL is," said instructor Chris Campbell. "Anytime you 
approach learning database management, it can be an intimidating 
prospect, especially when project requirements call for sophisticated 
retrieval of data and a multi-layered database with built-in 
scalability to accommodate potential needs not yet conceived of at the 
time of its creation. To be prescient of future needs when devising the 
initial schema can make any database administrator nuts. The great 
thing about PostgreSQL is that it's all in there and students will come 
out prepared for anything the project manager throws their way."

Chris Campbell has an extensive background in database management and 
PostgreSQL. He's been teaching the course since last year and 
continually includes updates and fine-tuning to the syllabus to create 
the most effective and useful lessons for up-and-coming PostgreSQL 
administrators. The course offers a two-part manual, multiple slides 
and photos, and an approach to the materials that guides students step 
by step through the class. Each new topic builds on competencies 
previously learned until the student emerges with a fully developed 
grasp of the full range of PostgreSQL features.

For a complete PostgreSQL Bootcamp syllabus, please visit 
http://www.bignerdranch.com/classes/postgresql.shtml

The Big Nerd Ranch incorporates intensive training classes for Unix and 
Mac OS X programmers in a retreat setting outside Atlanta, GA. Class 
price of $3500 includes lodging, all meals, original instruction 
materials, 24-hour lab access, and transportation to and from the 
Atlanta airport. Students are encouraged to bring independent projects 
to class, allowing for input from classmates and individual instructor 
attention. For more information, call 678-595-6773 or visit 
http://www.bignerdranch.com

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