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The orders shipped to the countries that are listed under EU27 will not bear custom charges. They are paid by Packt as part of the order.

List of EU27 countries: www.gov.uk/eu-eea:

A custom duty or localized taxes may be applicable on the shipment and would be charged by the recipient country outside of the EU27 which should be paid by the customer and these duties are not included in the shipping charges been charged on the order.

How do I know my custom duty charges?

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If you live in Mexico, and the declared value of your ordered items is over $ 50, for you to receive a package, you will have to pay additional import tax of 19% which will be $ 9.50 to the courier service.
Whereas if you live in Turkey, and the declared value of your ordered items is over € 22, for you to receive a package, you will have to pay additional import tax of 18% which will be € 3.96 to the courier service.

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You can cancel any order within 1 hour of placing the order. Simply contact [email protected] with your order details or payment transaction id. If your order has already started the shipment process, we will do our best to stop it. However, if it is already on the way to you then when you receive it, you can contact us at [email protected] using the returns and refund process.

Please understand that Packt Publishing cannot provide refunds or cancel any order except for the cases described in our Return Policy (i.e. Packt Publishing agrees to replace your printed book because it arrives damaged or material defect in book), Packt Publishing will not accept returns.

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We want you to be happy with your purchase from Packtpub.com. We will not hassle you with returning print books to us. If the print book you receive from us is incorrect, damaged, doesn't work or is unacceptably late, please contact Customer Relations Team on [email protected] with the order number and issue details as explained below:

If you ordered (eBook, Video or Print Book) incorrectly or accidentally, please contact Customer Relations Team on [email protected] within one hour of placing the order and we will replace/refund you the item cost.
Sadly, if your eBook or Video file is faulty or a fault occurs during the eBook or Video being made available to you, i.e. during download then you should contact Customer Relations Team within 14 days of purchase on [email protected] who will be able to resolve this issue for you.
You will have a choice of replacement or refund of the problem items.(damaged, defective or incorrect)
Once Customer Care Team confirms that you will be refunded, you should receive the refund within 10 to 12 working days.
If you are only requesting a refund of one book from a multiple order, then we will refund you the appropriate single item.
Where the items were shipped under a free shipping offer, there will be no shipping costs to refund.

On the off chance your printed book arrives damaged, with book material defect, contact our Customer Relation Team on [email protected] within 14 days of receipt of the book with appropriate evidence of damage and we will work with you to secure a replacement copy, if necessary. Please note that each printed book you order from us is individually made by Packt's professional book-printing partner which is on a print-on-demand basis.

What tax is charged?

Currently, no tax is charged on the purchase of any print book (subject to change based on the laws and regulations). A localized VAT fee is charged only to our European and UK customers on eBooks, Video and subscriptions that they buy. GST is charged to Indian customers for eBooks and video purchases.

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What is the delivery time and cost of print books?

Shipping Details

USA:

Economy: Delivery to most addresses in the US within 10-15 business days

Premium: Trackable Delivery to most addresses in the US within 3-8 business days

UK:

Economy: Delivery to most addresses in the U.K. within 7-9 business days.
Shipments are not trackable

Premium: Trackable delivery to most addresses in the U.K. within 3-4 business days!
Add one extra business day for deliveries to Northern Ireland and Scottish Highlands and islands

EU:

Premium: Trackable delivery to most EU destinations within 4-9 business days.

Australia:

India:

Premium: Delivery to most Indian addresses within 5-6 business days

Rest of the World:

Premium: Countries in the American continent: Trackable delivery to most countries within 4-7 business days

Asia:

Premium: Delivery to most Asian addresses within 5-9 business days

Unfortunately, due to several restrictions, we are unable to ship to the following countries:

Afghanistan
American Samoa
Belarus
Brunei Darussalam
Central African Republic
The Democratic Republic of Congo
Eritrea
Guinea-bissau
Iran
Lebanon
Libiya Arab Jamahriya
Somalia
Sudan
Russian Federation
Syrian Arab Republic
Ukraine
Venezuela

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Matvey Osipov Jan 07, 2024

From backup/restore operations to advanced topics such as replication, not only does this book cover general administration topics like security, monitoring, performance tuning, it covers best practices for database design giving new developers/admins to PostgreSQL a great reference if they are tasked with creating and/or maintaining a PostgreSQL database server.Personally coming from a SQL Server heavy background, this book eases you into how a PostgreSQL database operates and breaks down each component (eg. data files, log files, where everything is on the server PG is on and how to manage it!, etc) that you need to understand how things operation "under the hood" and how it operates in different environments like the cloud if you're not using your own infrastructure.To summarize, this book will break practical/crucial administration tasks you need to know into "How it works" and "How to do it" style demonstrations you can use in the real world. So if you are a new or existing PostgreSQL administrator or looking to learn PostgreSQL database administration, this is the perfect book!

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Morph360Tech Jan 01, 2024

I love the Cookbook way of working trough a problem to solution Getting Ready, How to do it thenThere’s more….Making bulk data changes using server-side procedures with transactions to dealing with large table and the use of table partitioning are great examples within the cookbook.I loved the section around dealing with JSON data types which is very common amongst a lot of systems and interchange and interactions.Security has always been high on my agenda for many years and it was great to see in the book a large section of recipes on granting access to prevention along with Auditing.The actual Database Administration section starts you off with writing a script using DDL to making view updatable and views so opens up more DBA tasks which is what the book is titled so glad to see it exploring scripting and undertaking activities.Some good pointers on monitoring and diagnosis of killing sessions and I/O statistics along with disk space and understanding slow queries and moving into maintenance tasks like maintaining indexes and fixing bloated tables.And closing off with backup and recovery which was good to see the logical and physical backup to the replication and upgrades great set of recipes to follow.

Marc Linster Dec 06, 2023

Gianni, Boriss, Jimmy, Vibhor and Simon created an updated version of their well known book. The PostgreSQL 11 cookbook held 175 recipes, the new version has over 180 recipes. Key new adds:- Trusted Postgres Architect - a new way to automate the setup of Postgres clusters using Ansible- CloudNativePG (CNPG) - the operator that automates management of Postgres clusters on Kubernetes- Innovative strategies for managing large tables with partitioning.- Connection pooling with pgBouncer, including techniques for running multiple PgBouncer instances on the same port.- New recipes are provided focusing on the use of the MERGE command and Just-In-Time (JIT) compilation, enhancing database efficiency and performance.- A comprehensive guidance on effectively utilizing JSON/JSONB data types and updated methodologies for implementing multi-tenancy in databases.There are many more additions and enhancements that make this a must-have book for Postgres administrators. Its a notable enhancement over the PostgreSQL 11 cookbook, which I reviewed a few years ago as part of this blog "A Review of 4 Top PostgreSQL Books".

Paul Gerber Dec 08, 2023

Dive into the expansive world of "PostgreSQL 16 Administration Cookbook" – a 600-page powerhouse co-authored by Gianni Ciolli, Boriss Mejías, Jimmy Angelakos, Vibhor Kumar, and Simon Riggs. This comprehensive guide is a must-have for both professionals and college-level learners, offering an in-depth exploration of PostgreSQL with clarity and practical insights.🌐 The authors showcase their expertise through clear articulation and detailed instructions, covering a diverse range of topics across its extensive pages. While not strictly following a recipe format, the book delivers practical insights and best practices, guiding readers through fundamental tasks to advanced optimization strategies.🛠️ Industry best practices take center stage, ensuring the reliability and performance of PostgreSQL databases. For those with a focus on data analytics, the guide's in-depth coverage of performance tuning, data integrity, and backup strategies remains valuable, with practical examples for enhanced comprehension.🤝 The collaborative authorship enriches the content, presenting a diverse perspective catering to both beginners and seasoned professionals. In summary, "PostgreSQL 16 Administration Cookbook" on Amazon is your essential 600-page companion, offering simplicity, clarity, and real-world relevance – an invaluable asset for navigating the complexities of PostgreSQL administration! 🚀💡

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