In previous post I showed how I'd install PostgreSQL for developer.
But that's not all. Now we need to add some configuration. What, how, where?
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How to install and configure PostgreSQL Debian/Ubuntu – for developer use – part 1
Recently I spent some time thinking about what can be improved when it comes to helping new users start using PostgreSQL.
One thing that almost immediately jumped to my mind is – how to install PostgreSQL? The task is theoretically simple. But there are always some caveats – which packages to use, what to configure in the beginning, where to find config files and logs.
With that in mind I decided to write a howto based on my ideas on what is right. These do not necessarily mean that these are the best for everybody, but I think this is a good start for anyone wanting to start their adventure with PostgreSQL.
Final note of warning – this post is for installing and setting PostgreSQL on developer workstation. As in: server where user can do anything, and we don't really care about security. Please do not configure production servers using this howto.
Continue reading How to install and configure PostgreSQL Debian/Ubuntu – for developer use – part 1
Installing PostgreSQL
First of all – I base information in this post on Linux, so if you are using another operating system – it's quite likely that it will not help you.
Second – if you're using Linux, you have probably some package manager – dpkg, rpm, pacman, poldek, whatever. Right? So, it should be easy to install Pg using this package manager?
Well, yes and no. Yes – of course all (known to me) Linux distributions include PostgreSQL, but I do not use their prepackaged version.
Why, and how do I install?