PostgreSQL has a reputation as being complex and hard to manage. It is certainly a powerful, capable database able to handle situations from a developer's laptop up to petabyte-sized installations. But that does not mean that only a special priesthood can operate it; any talented developer is capable of keeping a PostgreSQL installation healthy and happy. We'll go through the tasks that encompass 90% of what you'll have to do with PostgreSQL, from installation, through basic server tuning, routine backups and maintenance tasks, basic disaster recovery, though query analysis and tuning, and tips and tricks to get maximum performance out of PostgreSQL. A special focus will be on Python-based ORMs and their proper usage, such as Django and SQL Alchemy. We'll cover special situations, such as hosting on AWS, embedded/appliance environments, and the things you should never, ever do.