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 Duration 21 hours

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Greenplum Architecture

  • Parallel processing and symmetric multi-processing concepts.
  • Segment roles and cluster configuration details.
  • Scalability mechanisms and data movement processes.
  • Greenplum Data Warehouse architecture overview.

Greenplum Table Structures

  • Differences between distributed and randomly assigned tables.
  • Comparison of heap versus append-only table structures.
  • Row-oriented versus columnar storage formats.
  • Partitioned and clustered table implementations.

Data Distribution and Hashing

  • Hashing logic and the role of distribution keys.
  • Managing data skew and its impact on performance.
  • Hash maps and strategies for row placement.

Indexes and Performance Optimization

  • Clustered and non-clustered index definitions.
  • Appropriate use cases for B-tree and bitmap indexes.
  • Index scan behaviors and storage characteristics.

Physical Database Design

  • Normalization principles and logical model design.
  • User access strategies and distribution analysis techniques.
  • Data demographics and informed indexing decisions.

Denormalization Techniques

  • Utilization of derived data, summary tables, and pre-joins.
  • Columnar tables as a form of vertical partitioning.
  • Data marts and the use of materialized views.

Advanced SQL and Query Execution

  • Join strategies and data redistribution methods.
  • Application of OLAP and window functions.
  • Handling temporary tables, subqueries, and derived tables.

EXPLAIN Plans and Query Tuning

  • Reading and interpreting EXPLAIN output effectively.
  • Cost analysis and plan optimization strategies.
  • Join movement and segment-local operations.

Greenplum Utilities and Best Practices

  • Usage of ANALYZE and VACUUM commands.
  • Data loading and movement via Nexus.
  • Security protocols, permission management, and performance tips.

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • Fundamental understanding of relational databases and SQL.
  • Practical experience with data warehousing or analytical systems.
  • Proficiency with Linux command line operations.

Target Audience

  • Data architects and engineers.
  • Database administrators and technical leads.
  • BI developers and analytics specialists working with Greenplum.

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