postgres-intro Flashcards
1
Q
What is PostgreSQL and what are some alternative relational databases?
A
PostgreSQL is a powerful, free, open source Relational Database Management System. Alternatives include SQLite, MySQL
2
Q
What are some advantages of learning a relational database?
A
Good for storing related data, supports good guarantees about data integrity (can store and modify data in a way that makes data corruption as unlikely as possible), and relational databases are the most widely used kind of database.
3
Q
What is one way to see if PostgreSQL is running?
A
sudo service postgresql status
