Re: Server to run Postgresql

Gavin Flower <GavinFlower@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> · Sun, 04 Nov 2012 12:33:54 +1300



    On 04/11/12 12:08, Bob Pawley wrote:

    
          Hi
           
          I have an unused computer which I am considering turning
            into a server to run my Postgresql database.
           
          Is this even possible to do?
           
          If so, can someone suggest an open source server that is
            relatively easy to set up? Windows based would be ideal.
           
          Bob
           
           
    If you are setting up a dedicated server for Postgres, then I
    recommend using Linux based distribution, as Linux is more secure
    and generally performs better than Microsoft O/S's (to be honest, I
    don't know anything that runs better on a Microsoft O/S that also
    runs on Linux)- note that Steve Balmer (currently Microsoft's CEO)
    already admitted over a year ago that Linux now dominated the sever
    space.  Especially as Postgres will likely to perform better on a
    Linux box - and professionally, it is becoming more and more
    advantageous to have Linux experience on your CV.

    
    Cheers,

    Gavin