In general, PostgreSQL server and client tools do not need exceptional hardware. PostgreSQL can be installed on almost all modern platforms, including Linux, Windows, and Mac. Also, when a certain library is needed, the installation instructions are given:
- You need PostgreSQL version 11; however, most of the examples can be executed on earlier versions as well. In order to execute the sample code, scripts, and examples provided in the book, you need to have at least a PostgreSQL client tool installed on your machine—preferably psql—and access to a remote server running the PostgreSQL server.
- In a Windows environment, the cmd.exe Command Prompt is not very convenient; thus, the user might consider using Cygwin ...