Chapter 1, First Steps, covers topics such as an introduction to PostgreSQL 9, downloading and installing PostgreSQL 9, connecting to a PostgreSQL server, enabling server access to network/remote users, using graphical administration tools, using psql query and scripting tools, changing your password securely, avoiding hardcoding your password, using a connection service file, and troubleshooting a failed connection.
Chapter 2, Exploring the Database, helps you identify the version of the database server you are using and also the server uptime. It helps you locate the database server files, database server message log, and database's system identifier. It lets you list a database on the database server, contains recipes ...
