This article helps you learn how to configure an ODBC driver to connect the Azure Database for PostgreSQL. In my previous article, Configure ODBC drivers for PostgreSQL, you learned the step-by-step process to download, install and configure the ODBC driver for PostgreSQL. We also learned the process of creating a DSN used to connect PostgreSQL and populate data from it.
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Getting started with Spatial Data in PostgreSQL
January 13, 2022In this article, we are going to discuss in detail what a spatial database is and the data type, POINT that is supported by PostgreSQL to perform geographic data analysis.
Read more »Configure a Linked Server between SQL Server and PostgreSQL using ODBC drivers
December 6, 2021This article explains configuring a linked server between SQL Server 2019 and PostgreSQL. In my previous article named Configure ODBC drivers for PostgreSQL, we got introduced to the ODBC driver of PostgreSQL. We also learned how we could download, install, and configure it. In this article, we will explore how we can utilize the ODBC driver to access the data of the PostgreSQL from SQL Server 2019.
Read more »Centralizing data validation with domains in Azure Database for PostgreSQL
December 2, 2021In this article, we will learn how to work with domains in Azure Database for PostgreSQL and learn how to use it with tables to centralize the constraints logic that would be applied across tables.
Read more »Table Inheritance in Azure Database for PostgreSQL
November 30, 2021In this article, we will learn about the concept of table inheritance, and its use in Azure Database for PostgreSQL.
Read more »Working with Date and Time Functions in PostgreSQL
November 26, 2021Working with Date and Time calculations is an integral part of any Data Analytics solution. Be it financial data or any data related to sales, dates always play a pivotal role in analyzing the trends and hence draw a pattern out from them. Some of the most commonly used KPIs that involve date and time calculations are monthly sales, quarterly web traffic, year-over-year growth etc. These KPIs help businesses understand and gauge their performance and also aids in making decisions necessary for their development. In this article, we are going to explore some of the important Date and Time functions that can be used in PostgreSQL and how they can be implemented henceforth.
Read more »Using tables as templates in Azure Database for PostgreSQL
November 26, 2021In this article, we will learn how to create a new instance of Azure Database for PostgreSQL as well as understand how to use existing tables as templates while creating new tables.
Read more »Configure ODBC drivers for PostgreSQL
October 22, 2021In this article, we are going to understand the process to configure the ODBC driver for PostgreSQL. For the demonstration, I have installed PostgreSQL on my workstation. The details of the server and database are following:
Read more »High Availability in Azure Database for PostgreSQL
October 21, 2021In this article, we will learn about the high availability features recently introduced in Azure Database for PostgreSQL.
Read more »SQL queries to change the column type
September 22, 2021This article covers the different SQL queries to change the column type. We are going to learn how we can change the data type of the columns of the following databases:
Read more »How to install PostgreSQL on Windows
September 14, 2021In this article, we are going to learn how we can install and configure PostgreSQL on windows 10. PostgreSQL, also known as Postgres, is a free and open relational database management system.
Read more »Understanding Postgres check constraints
September 9, 2021This article covers the Postgres CHECK constraint and its usage. In this article, we are going to learn:
Read more »Creating Replicas in Azure Database for PostgreSQL
September 2, 2021In this article, we will learn how to create and manage read replicas in Azure Database for PostgreSQL.
Read more »Data Migration from Azure SQL Database to Azure Database for PostgreSQL
August 23, 2021In this article, we will learn how to migrate data from Azure SQL Database to Azure Database for PostgreSQL using the Azure Data Factory.
Read more »Filtering data in Azure Database for PostgreSQL
August 18, 2021In this article, we will go over some of the most fundamental ways to filter data hosted in PostgreSQL.
Read more »Validating data ingestion with Postgres check constraint
August 12, 2021In this article, we will learn how to create a simple PostgreSQL server on the Azure platform and learn how to use the Postgres check constraint to implement data validation.
Read more »Getting started with Azure Database for PostgreSQL – Citus server
July 30, 2021This article will show how to deploy the Hyperscale (Citus) server group of Azure Database for PostgreSQL and explore its configuration options.
Read more »Getting started with Azure Database for PostgreSQL – Flexible server
July 14, 2021This article will walk you through the process to create a Flexible server model of Azure Database for PostgreSQL and learn the unique features offered by it.
Read more »An overview of PGAdmin – PostgreSQL Management Tool
June 10, 2021In this article, we are going to learn about PGAdmin, a PostgreSQL management tool. As you are aware SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and the MySQL Workbench are the GUI management tools for SQL Server and MySQL respectively. Similarly, in order to manage the Postgres database and its services, PGAdmin is used. PGAdmin is a web-based GUI tool used to interact with the Postgres database sessions, both locally and remote servers as well. You can use PGAdmin to perform any sort of database administration required for a Postgres database.
Read more »Install and upgrade PostgreSQL to support Spatial Data
May 26, 2021Spatial data deals with data related to geography. In this article, we are going to understand the various concepts related to geographic or spatial data and how PostgreSQL can be leveraged as a database to store such geographic information. As you might be already aware, PostgreSQL is a popular and widely used open-source relational database management system that can handle production workloads very easily. With the availability of the cloud, you can quickly spin up instances of Postgres on major public cloud providers like AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.
Read more »Accessing Azure Database for PostgreSQL using pgAdmin
May 26, 2021In this article, we will show how to connect to instances of Azure Database for PostgreSQL servers using the pgAdmin tool installed locally on a user’s workstation.
Read more »Azure Database for PostgreSQL Cost Optimization
May 14, 2021This article will walk you through the process to optimize the cost of Azure Database for PostgreSQL.
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