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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for PostgreSQL Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for PostgreSQL
Last updated: Mon Nov 21 15:54:10 EST 2005 Last updated: Mon Nov 21 16:01:05 EST 2005
Current maintainer: Bruce Momjian (pgman@candle.pha.pa.us) Current maintainer: Bruce Momjian (pgman@candle.pha.pa.us)
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General Questions General Questions
1.1) What is PostgreSQL? How is it pronounced? 1.1) What is PostgreSQL? How is it pronounced?
1.2) What is the copyright of PostgreSQL? 1.2) Who controls PostgreSQL?
1.3) What platforms does PostgreSQL support? 1.3) What is the copyright of PostgreSQL?
1.4) Where can I get PostgreSQL? 1.4) What platforms does PostgreSQL support?
1.5) What is the latest release? 1.5) Where can I get PostgreSQL?
1.6) Where can I get support? 1.6) What is the latest release?
1.7) How do I submit a bug report? 1.7) Where can I get support?
1.8) How do I find out about known bugs or missing features? 1.8) How do I submit a bug report?
1.9) What documentation is available? 1.9) How do I find out about known bugs or missing features?
1.10) How can I learn SQL? 1.10) What documentation is available?
1.11) How do I join the development team? 1.11) How can I learn SQL?
1.12) How does PostgreSQL compare to other DBMSs? 1.12) How do I join the development team?
1.13) Who controls PostgreSQL? 1.13) How does PostgreSQL compare to other DBMSs?
User Client Questions User Client Questions
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company. To get involved, see the developer's FAQ at company. To get involved, see the developer's FAQ at
http://www.postgresql.org/files/documentation/faqs/FAQ_DEV.html http://www.postgresql.org/files/documentation/faqs/FAQ_DEV.html
1.2) What is the copyright of PostgreSQL? 1.3) What is the copyright of PostgreSQL?
PostgreSQL is distributed under the classic BSD license. Basically, it PostgreSQL is distributed under the classic BSD license. Basically, it
allows users to do anything they want with the code, including allows users to do anything they want with the code, including
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CALIFORNIA HAS NO OBLIGATIONS TO PROVIDE MAINTENANCE, SUPPORT, CALIFORNIA HAS NO OBLIGATIONS TO PROVIDE MAINTENANCE, SUPPORT,
UPDATES, ENHANCEMENTS, OR MODIFICATIONS. UPDATES, ENHANCEMENTS, OR MODIFICATIONS.
1.3) What platforms does PostgreSQL support? 1.4) What platforms does PostgreSQL support?
In general, any modern Unix-compatible platform should be able to run In general, any modern Unix-compatible platform should be able to run
PostgreSQL. The platforms that had received explicit testing at the PostgreSQL. The platforms that had received explicit testing at the
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http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/cgi-bin/h-search?sh=1&button=Search&key=postgre http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/cgi-bin/h-search?sh=1&button=Search&key=postgre
SQL&stype=all&sort=type&dir=%2F. SQL&stype=all&sort=type&dir=%2F.
1.4) Where can I get PostgreSQL? 1.5) Where can I get PostgreSQL?
Via web browser, use http://www.postgresql.org/ftp/, and via ftp, use Via web browser, use http://www.postgresql.org/ftp/, and via ftp, use
ftp://ftp.PostgreSQL.org/pub/. ftp://ftp.PostgreSQL.org/pub/.
1.6) Where can I get support? 1.7) Where can I get support?
The PostgreSQL community provides assistance to many of its users via The PostgreSQL community provides assistance to many of its users via
email. The main web site to subscribe to the email lists is email. The main web site to subscribe to the email lists is
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A list of commercial support companies is available at A list of commercial support companies is available at
http://techdocs.postgresql.org/companies.php. http://techdocs.postgresql.org/companies.php.
1.7) How do I submit a bug report? 1.8) How do I submit a bug report?
Visit the PostgreSQL bug form at Visit the PostgreSQL bug form at
http://www.postgresql.org/support/submitbug. http://www.postgresql.org/support/submitbug.
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Also check out our ftp site ftp://ftp.PostgreSQL.org/pub/ to see if Also check out our ftp site ftp://ftp.PostgreSQL.org/pub/ to see if
there is a more recent PostgreSQL version. there is a more recent PostgreSQL version.
1.5) What is the latest release? 1.6) What is the latest release?
The latest release of PostgreSQL is version 8.1. The latest release of PostgreSQL is version 8.1.1
We plan to have a major release every year, with minor releases every We plan to have a major release every year, with minor releases every
few months. few months.
1.9) What documentation is available? 1.10) What documentation is available?
PostgreSQL includes extensive documentation, including a large manual, PostgreSQL includes extensive documentation, including a large manual,
manual pages, and some test examples. See the /doc directory. You can manual pages, and some test examples. See the /doc directory. You can
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Our web site contains even more documentation. Our web site contains even more documentation.
1.8) How do I find out about known bugs or missing features? 1.9) How do I find out about known bugs or missing features?
PostgreSQL supports an extended subset of SQL:2003. See our TODO list PostgreSQL supports an extended subset of SQL:2003. See our TODO list
for known bugs, missing features, and future plans. for known bugs, missing features, and future plans.
1.10) How can I learn SQL? 1.11) How can I learn SQL?
First, consider the PostgreSQL-specific books mentioned above. Another First, consider the PostgreSQL-specific books mentioned above. Another
one is "Teach Yourself SQL in 21 Days, Second Edition" at one is "Teach Yourself SQL in 21 Days, Second Edition" at
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http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/graeme_birchall/HTM_COOK.HTM, http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/graeme_birchall/HTM_COOK.HTM,
and at http://sqlcourse.com. and at http://sqlcourse.com.
1.11) How do I join the development team? 1.12) How do I join the development team?
See the Developer's FAQ. See the Developer's FAQ.
1.12) How does PostgreSQL compare to other DBMSs? 1.13) How does PostgreSQL compare to other DBMSs?
There are several ways of measuring software: features, performance, There are several ways of measuring software: features, performance,
reliability, support, and price. reliability, support, and price.
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community, manuals, and the source code often make PostgreSQL community, manuals, and the source code often make PostgreSQL
support superior to other DBMSs. There is commercial support superior to other DBMSs. There is commercial
per-incident support available for those who need it. (See FAQ per-incident support available for those who need it. (See FAQ
section 1.6.) section 1.7.)
Price Price
We are free for all use, both commercial and non-commercial. We are free for all use, both commercial and non-commercial.
You can add our code to your product with no limitations, You can add our code to your product with no limitations,
except those outlined in our BSD-style license stated above. except those outlined in our BSD-style license stated above.
1.13) Who controls PostgreSQL? 1.2) Who controls PostgreSQL?
If you are looking for a PostgreSQL gatekeeper, central committee, or If you are looking for a PostgreSQL gatekeeper, central committee, or
controlling company, give up --- there isn't one. We do have a core controlling company, give up --- there isn't one. We do have a core

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<H1>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for PostgreSQL</H1> <H1>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for PostgreSQL</H1>
<P>Last updated: Mon Nov 21 15:54:10 EST 2005</P> <P>Last updated: Mon Nov 21 16:01:05 EST 2005</P>
<P>Current maintainer: Bruce Momjian (<A href= <P>Current maintainer: Bruce Momjian (<A href=
"mailto:pgman@candle.pha.pa.us">pgman@candle.pha.pa.us</A>) "mailto:pgman@candle.pha.pa.us">pgman@candle.pha.pa.us</A>)
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<H2 align="center">General Questions</H2> <H2 align="center">General Questions</H2>
<A href="#1.1">1.1</A>) What is PostgreSQL? How is it pronounced?<BR> <A href="#1.1">1.1</A>) What is PostgreSQL? How is it pronounced?<BR>
<A href="#1.2">1.2</A>) What is the copyright of PostgreSQL?<BR> <A href="#1.2">1.2</A>) Who controls PostgreSQL?<BR>
<A href="#1.3">1.3</A>) What platforms does PostgreSQL support?<BR> <A href="#1.3">1.3</A>) What is the copyright of PostgreSQL?<BR>
<A href="#1.4">1.4</A>) Where can I get PostgreSQL?<BR> <A href="#1.4">1.4</A>) What platforms does PostgreSQL support?<BR>
<A href="#1.5">1.5</A>) What is the latest release?<BR> <A href="#1.5">1.5</A>) Where can I get PostgreSQL?<BR>
<A href="#1.6">1.6</A>) Where can I get support?<BR> <A href="#1.6">1.6</A>) What is the latest release?<BR>
<A href="#1.7">1.7</A>) How do I submit a bug report?<BR> <A href="#1.7">1.7</A>) Where can I get support?<BR>
<A href="#1.8">1.8</A>) How do I find out about known bugs or <A href="#1.8">1.8</A>) How do I submit a bug report?<BR>
<A href="#1.9">1.9</A>) How do I find out about known bugs or
missing features?<BR> missing features?<BR>
<A href="#1.9">1.9</A>) What documentation is available?<BR> <A href="#1.10">1.10</A>) What documentation is available?<BR>
<A href="#1.10">1.10</A>) How can I learn <SMALL>SQL</SMALL>?<BR> <A href="#1.11">1.11</A>) How can I learn <SMALL>SQL</SMALL>?<BR>
<A href="#1.11">1.11</A>) How do I join the development team?<BR> <A href="#1.12">1.12</A>) How do I join the development team?<BR>
<A href="#1.12">1.12</A>) How does PostgreSQL compare to other <A href="#1.13">1.13</A>) How does PostgreSQL compare to other
<SMALL>DBMS</SMALL>s?<BR> <SMALL>DBMS</SMALL>s?<BR>
<A href="#1.13">1.13</A>) Who controls PostgreSQL?<BR>
<H2 align="center">User Client Questions</H2> <H2 align="center">User Client Questions</H2>
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http://www.postgresql.org/files/documentation/faqs/FAQ_DEV.html</A> http://www.postgresql.org/files/documentation/faqs/FAQ_DEV.html</A>
</P> </P>
<H3><A name="1.2">1.2</A>) What is the copyright of <H3><A name="1.3">1.3</A>) What is the copyright of
PostgreSQL?</H3> PostgreSQL?</H3>
<P>PostgreSQL is distributed under the classic BSD license. Basically, <P>PostgreSQL is distributed under the classic BSD license. Basically,
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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA HAS NO OBLIGATIONS TO PROVIDE MAINTENANCE, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA HAS NO OBLIGATIONS TO PROVIDE MAINTENANCE,
SUPPORT, UPDATES, ENHANCEMENTS, OR MODIFICATIONS.</P> SUPPORT, UPDATES, ENHANCEMENTS, OR MODIFICATIONS.</P>
<H3><A name="1.3">1.3</A>) What platforms does PostgreSQL support?</H3> <H3><A name="1.4">1.4</A>) What platforms does PostgreSQL support?</H3>
<P>In general, any modern Unix-compatible platform should be able to <P>In general, any modern Unix-compatible platform should be able to
run PostgreSQL. The platforms that had received explicit testing at run PostgreSQL. The platforms that had received explicit testing at
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"http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/cgi-bin/h-search?sh=1&amp;button=Search&amp;key=postgreSQL&amp;stype=all&amp;sort=type&amp;dir=%2F"> "http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/cgi-bin/h-search?sh=1&amp;button=Search&amp;key=postgreSQL&amp;stype=all&amp;sort=type&amp;dir=%2F">
http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/cgi-bin/h-search?sh=1&amp;button=Search&amp;key=postgreSQL&amp;stype=all&amp;sort=type&amp;dir=%2F</a>.</p> http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/cgi-bin/h-search?sh=1&amp;button=Search&amp;key=postgreSQL&amp;stype=all&amp;sort=type&amp;dir=%2F</a>.</p>
<H3><A name="1.4">1.4</A>) Where can I get PostgreSQL?</H3> <H3><A name="1.5">1.5</A>) Where can I get PostgreSQL?</H3>
<P>Via web browser, use <a href="http://www.postgresql.org/ftp/"> <P>Via web browser, use <a href="http://www.postgresql.org/ftp/">
http://www.postgresql.org/ftp/</a>, and via ftp, use http://www.postgresql.org/ftp/</a>, and via ftp, use
<A href="ftp://ftp.PostgreSQL.org/pub/"> <A href="ftp://ftp.PostgreSQL.org/pub/">
ftp://ftp.PostgreSQL.org/pub/</A>.</P> ftp://ftp.PostgreSQL.org/pub/</A>.</P>
<H3><A name="1.6">1.6</A>) Where can I get support?</H3> <H3><A name="1.7">1.7</A>) Where can I get support?</H3>
<P>The PostgreSQL community provides assistance to many of its users <P>The PostgreSQL community provides assistance to many of its users
via email. The main web site to subscribe to the email lists is via email. The main web site to subscribe to the email lists is
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"http://techdocs.postgresql.org/companies.php"> "http://techdocs.postgresql.org/companies.php">
http://techdocs.postgresql.org/companies.php</A>.</P> http://techdocs.postgresql.org/companies.php</A>.</P>
<H3><A name="1.7">1.7</A>) How do I submit a bug report?</H3> <H3><A name="1.8">1.8</A>) How do I submit a bug report?</H3>
<P>Visit the PostgreSQL bug form at <A href= <P>Visit the PostgreSQL bug form at <A href=
"http://www.postgresql.org/support/submitbug"> "http://www.postgresql.org/support/submitbug">
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"ftp://ftp.PostgreSQL.org/pub/">ftp://ftp.PostgreSQL.org/pub/</A> to "ftp://ftp.PostgreSQL.org/pub/">ftp://ftp.PostgreSQL.org/pub/</A> to
see if there is a more recent PostgreSQL version.</P> see if there is a more recent PostgreSQL version.</P>
<H3><A name="1.5">1.5</A>) What is the latest release?</H3> <H3><A name="1.6">1.6</A>) What is the latest release?</H3>
<P>The latest release of PostgreSQL is version 8.1.</P> <P>The latest release of PostgreSQL is version 8.1.1</P>
<P>We plan to have a major release every year, with minor releases <P>We plan to have a major release every year, with minor releases
every few months.</P> every few months.</P>
<H3><A name="1.9">1.9</A>) What documentation is available?</H3> <H3><A name="1.10">1.10</A>) What documentation is available?</H3>
<P>PostgreSQL includes extensive documentation, including a large <P>PostgreSQL includes extensive documentation, including a large
manual, manual pages, and some test examples. See the <I>/doc</I> manual, manual pages, and some test examples. See the <I>/doc</I>
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<P>Our web site contains even more documentation.</P> <P>Our web site contains even more documentation.</P>
<H3><A name="1.8">1.8</A>) How do I find out about known bugs or <H3><A name="1.9">1.9</A>) How do I find out about known bugs or
missing features?</H3> missing features?</H3>
<P>PostgreSQL supports an extended subset of <SMALL>SQL:2003</SMALL>. <P>PostgreSQL supports an extended subset of <SMALL>SQL:2003</SMALL>.
See our <A href="http://www.postgresql.org/docs/faqs.TODO.html">TODO</A> See our <A href="http://www.postgresql.org/docs/faqs.TODO.html">TODO</A>
list for known bugs, missing features, and future plans.</P> list for known bugs, missing features, and future plans.</P>
<H3><A name="1.10">1.10</A>) How can I learn <H3><A name="1.11">1.11</A>) How can I learn
<SMALL>SQL</SMALL>?</H3> <SMALL>SQL</SMALL>?</H3>
<P>First, consider the PostgreSQL-specific books mentioned above. <P>First, consider the PostgreSQL-specific books mentioned above.
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and at <A href= and at <A href=
"http://sqlcourse.com/">http://sqlcourse.com.</A></P> "http://sqlcourse.com/">http://sqlcourse.com.</A></P>
<H3><A name="1.11">1.11</A>) How do I join the development <H3><A name="1.12">1.12</A>) How do I join the development
team?</H3> team?</H3>
<P>See the <a href="http://www.postgresql.org/docs/faqs.FAQ_DEV.html"> <P>See the <a href="http://www.postgresql.org/docs/faqs.FAQ_DEV.html">
Developer's FAQ</A>.</P> Developer's FAQ</A>.</P>
<H3><A name="1.12">1.12</A>) How does PostgreSQL compare to other <H3><A name="1.13">1.13</A>) How does PostgreSQL compare to other
<SMALL>DBMS</SMALL>s?</H3> <SMALL>DBMS</SMALL>s?</H3>
<P>There are several ways of measuring software: features, <P>There are several ways of measuring software: features,
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community, manuals, and the source code often make PostgreSQL community, manuals, and the source code often make PostgreSQL
support superior to other <SMALL>DBMS</SMALL>s. There is support superior to other <SMALL>DBMS</SMALL>s. There is
commercial per-incident support available for those who need it. commercial per-incident support available for those who need it.
(See <A href="#1.6">FAQ section 1.6</A>.)<BR> (See <A href="#1.7">FAQ section 1.7</A>.)<BR>
<BR> <BR>
</DD> </DD>
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</DD> </DD>
</DL> </DL>
<H3><A name="1.13">1.13</A>) Who controls PostgreSQL?<BR> <H3><A name="1.2">1.2</A>) Who controls PostgreSQL?<BR>
<P>If you are looking for a PostgreSQL gatekeeper, central committee, <P>If you are looking for a PostgreSQL gatekeeper, central committee,
or controlling company, give up --- there isn't one. We do have a or controlling company, give up --- there isn't one. We do have a