PostgreSQL

Day 1 - Setup PostgreSQL with SQLectron

Tool Installation

This blog guides you to install Postgre SQL DB and establish a connection with SQLectron to perform CRUD operations.

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Installation of PostgreSQL

  • After Downloading the setup, let us run it and choose the installation directory.
    Downloading setup
  • Then let’s select the components to download like cmd line tool etc.
    Select components
  • Then select the data directory for the DB, even post uninstallation we can fetch our data from this folder.
    Data directory
  • This is where we setup the DB password for incoming connections. Let’s set up a moderately complex password.
    Set password
  • We will leave the port at 5432 and locale to use the system default locale.
    Port
    Advanced options
  • Finally, we will review the installation information and once everything is perfect let’s complete the setup by clicking Next. It might take up to 30 minutes depending on your system.
    Pre installation Summary
    Completing the PostgreSQL Setup Wizard

Connecting the Database to SQLectron

  • Once we install the SQLectron, find and click the Add button.
  • Let us add the following details to establish a connection and click on Test:
    • Name: Any name for reference
    • Database Type: PostgreSQL
    • Server Address: localhost
    • Port: 5432
    • User: postgres
    • Password: Setup during installation
    • Initial Database/Keyspace: postgres
      Connection Test
  • Click on Save once the test connection is successful.
  • Click Connect once we are back on the home screen.
    Learn SQL
  • Once connected, we will be taken to this screen, where we can execute our commands and perform CRUD operations.
    Execute our commands and perform CRUD operations

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