Postgres Intro

Question 1

What is PostgreSQL and what are some alternative relational databases?

Answer 1

PostgreSQL is a relational database management system. Alternatives include MySQL, Oracle, and SQL Server.

Question 2

What are some advantages of learning a relational database?

Answer 2

Relational databases are ideal for storing related data and stores data in a way that is unlikely to be corrupted. They are also the most widely used kind of database.

Question 3

What is one way to see if PostgreSQL is running?

Answer 3

By using the top command and checking if the postgres processes are running.