PostgreSQL

Overview

PostgreSQL is a powerful, open source object-relational database system that uses and extends the SQL language combined with many features that safely store and scale the most complicated data workloads.

PostgreSQL has earned a strong reputation for its proven architecture, reliability, data integrity, robust feature set, extensibility, and the dedication of the open source community behind the software to consistently deliver performant and innovative solutions.

PostgreSQL runs on all major operating systems, and is ACID compliant.

Installation

If you are not able to install postgres to your local computer, it is possible to use binaries distributions. Refer Local PostgreSQL server using binaries for more information.

PostgreSQL is available for download as ready-to-use packages or installers for various platforms, as well as a source code archive if you want to build it yourself.

Refer to PostgreSQL downloads page to get the installer for your operating system. Follow the installation process instruction to get postgres server running on your local computer.