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Edina Sichangi
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How to Install and Set Up PostgreSQL on a Linux Server

PostgreSQL is the world's most advanced,powerful,object-relational database management system known for its robust features,reliability and adherence to SQL standards.PostgreSQL is used for organising data into tables,where each table consists of rows and columns.To allow for complex data relationships and querying,these tables can be linked through keys.In this article,we're going to outline the procedure of installing postgreSQL then follow up with how to set it up on a linux server(ubuntu).

Here's the procedure of installing postgreSQL on windows;

1.Go to your browser and type

postgreSQL


2.Click on the official website to open it


3.Click on "Download"


4.Then click on "Linux" and select "Ubuntu"


5.After clicking on ubuntu,it will give you the command or steps thst you will use to install on Ubuntu


-To implement the commands,open your terminal and paste the first command which is "create the file respiratory configuration" then press Enter,then put in the password


-Copy and paste the second command into the terminal,"import the respiratory signing keys" and press Enter


-Update the package lists by pasting the command into the terminal and press Enter


-Now install by pasting the install command and press Enter


Now we have successfully installed postgreSQL


-In order to verify the installation,open your terminal and type the command,"sudo su postgres" and press Enter
Then enter your password


-Then type the command,"SELECT version():" then press Enter


-We've confirmed that we have installed the 15.2 version

With PostgreSQL now installed and fully configured on your Linux server,you've unlocked the gateway to one of the most powerful and reliable open-source database available.Whether you're building a small application or scaling enterprise level infrastructure,postgreSQL offers the speed,security and flexibility you need.The installation may seem technical at first ,but as you've seen,with the right command and structure, it becomes a managable and rewarding process.So go ahead and start building,querying and scaling with confidence.Your Linux server is now powered by a true database workhorse!

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