How To Install Postgres On Windows
Let’s talk about databases. Here we have already studied it.
Likewise, we saw how to install on windows server 2019. It is an advanced, enterprise-class open-source relational database that supports both SQL (relational) and JSON (non-relational) querying. Besides, supports transactions, subselects, triggers, views, foreign key referential integrity, and sophisticated locking. It is multiplatform and supports text, images, sounds, and video. So in this post, we are going to see how to install and configure PostgreSQL in Windows 10. Downloading PostgreSQLIn the first place, is to download the installer from the. There you have to select the most recent version (11.5 at the time of writing this article) and download it.
PostgreSQL downloadOnce you have downloaded the installer, double click on it to start the installation. PostgreSQL wizardNext, the wizard will ask for the installation directory. By default, it will be installed on the “c” drive, but you can select any other destination directory. Click next to continue the installation. Choose Installation DirectoryIn the next screen choose the components to install. By default, all are selected, I recommend you keep it like this.
Select the components to installNow choose the directory where the data will be stored. Select director to store the dataSets the password for the superuser of the PostgreSQL database. Assign password for the database superuserChoose a port number. The default is 5432.
In like manner, you can always configure the firewall to allow the connections. Select the port numberAdditionally, select the regional configuration to use. Select the regional configurationOn the next screen, check all installation options. If you are satisfied, click Next to continue.
Check installation optionsImmediately, the installation process will begin. Setup installing PostgreSQLOnce the installation is complete, the wizard will ask if we want to launch the stack builder to download and install additional tools. Installation CompleteIn the event that you’ve decided to launch the Stack Builder, it’ll start running. In addition, you need to be connected to the internet and select your server. Stack Builder first runThe application list will then be downloaded.
Furthermore, select the additional configuration required and click Next to complete the installation. Select the additional applications to install Running and Configuring PostgreSQLTo start PostgreSQL, go to the start menu and select pgAdmin4. Starting pgAdmin 4You will then be prompted for the password you created at the time of the installation. Set a master passwordThen click on the Server tab and enter the password again. When we connect, we will see the database displayed.
Solving SQL database issueWhen you click on the SQL tab, an error message will appear. This is because the command line has not been configured for SQL. With this in mind, go to the route where the database was installed. And copy the next path: C:Program FilesPostgreSQL11bin Copy the path where the program has been installedNow follow this path: Control Panel System and SecuritySystem Advanced System Settings. Control Panel System and SecuritySystem Advanced System Settings.In the pop-up window there are a number of options, please select Environment Variables Environment variablesPlease locate the path line.
Path line into Environment variablesWhat we are going to do is create a new path, with this in mind click on Edit. Next, select New and paste the route you just copied. Press Ok to continue. Adding new environment variableThis same procedure must be repeated with the following path: C:Program FilesPostgreSQL11lib Adding a new environment variableAfter you have set all the changes, press OK to accept. Additionally, open a Command Prompt and runs the following command: psql -U postgres postgres CMD running psqlYou will be asked for your password, please enter it to access the database. Then reload the browser, click on the SQL tab and the connection to the database will be established. PgAdmin 4 running SQL database ConclusionFinally, we have learned how to install and configure PostgreSQL on Windows 10.
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Set Up a PostgreSQL Database on WindowsSet Up a PostgreSQL Database on WindowsTo use Media Server with a PostgreSQL database, you must download and install a PostgreSQL server and ODBC driver, and configure Media Server to connect to the database through the driver.The procedure describes setting up the database server using the psql command-line tool. If you prefer, you can use the pgAdmin graphical user interface. For more information, refer to the pgAdmin documentation on.To set up a PostgreSQL Media Server database on Windows.Download and install a PostgreSQL server. For instructions, refer to the PostgreSQL documentation on. Ensure that the installation includes the PostgreSQL Unicode ODBC driver. During installation, set up a user account with superuser privileges.
NOTE:This step enables you to use the command psql to start the PostgreSQL command-line tool (psql) from the Windows Command Prompt. If the directory path is not added to the PATH variable, you must specify the psql.exe file path in the Command Prompt to start psql.Open the psql command-line tool:.In the Windows Command Prompt, run the command: psql -U userName. Enter your password when prompted.Run a CREATE DATABASE command to create a new database. Specify the following database settings. Database nameAny name.EncodingMust be Unicode–either UTF8 or UCS2.CollationAny that is compatible with the encoding.LocaleAny that is compatible with the encoding.For example: CREATE DATABASE myDatabase WITH ENCODING 'UTF8' LCCOLLATE='EnglishUnited Kingdom' LCCTYPE='EnglishUnited Kingdom';.Connect to the new database using the command: c databaseName.Run the postgres.sql script provided in the Media Server installation directory. This script sets up the database schema that Media Server requires.
The schema is inserted inside the public schema.Micro Focus recommends running the following command to ensure that the script stops running if it encounters an error: set ONERRORSTOP on.Run the script using the command: i 'path/postgres.sql'where path is the script file path. NOTE:Replace backslashes in the file path with forward slashes. The psql command-line tool does not recognize backslashes in file paths.Grant privileges to the user that Media Server will connect as.
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NOTE:To enable SSL mode, you must also configure the database server to support SSL.