How To Install and Use PostgreSQL
Relational database management systems are a key component of many web sites and applications, providing a structured way to store, organize, and access information. PostgreSQL, or Postgres, is a popular SQL based relational database management system. Choose your operating system below to learn how to install Postgres on your server.
CentOS
8
How To Install and Use PostgreSQL on CentOS 8
By Vadym Kalsin, Mark Drake7
How To Install and Use PostgreSQL on CentOS 7
By Mitchell Anicas, Vadym Kalsin6
How To Install and Use PostgreSQL on CentOS 6
By Justin Ellingwood
Debian
8
How To Install and Use PostgreSQL 9.4 on Debian 8
By Ivan Marin
Rocky Linux
9
How To Install and Use PostgreSQL on Rocky Linux 9
By Alex Garnett8
How To Install and Use PostgreSQL on Rocky Linux 8
By Alex Garnett
Ubuntu
22.04
How To Install and Use PostgreSQL on Ubuntu 22.04
By Mark Drake, Kong Yang20.04
How To Install and Use PostgreSQL on Ubuntu 20.04
By Mark Drake18.04
How To Install and Use PostgreSQL on Ubuntu 18.04
By Justin Ellingwood, Mark Drake16.04
How To Install and Use PostgreSQL on Ubuntu 16.04
By Justin Ellingwood14.04
How To Install and Use PostgreSQL on Ubuntu 14.04
By Justin Ellingwood12.04
How To Install and Use PostgreSQL on Ubuntu 12.04
By Etel Sverdlov
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