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