PostgreSQL

by Korry Douglas and Susan Douglas

Book Overview

Over the last few years PostgreSQL has emerged as a viable, even preferable, alternative to high-cost enterprise database systems such as Oracle. Large corporations or organizations using PostgreSQL... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0672327562
• Release Date: July 2005
• Publisher: Sams Publishing
• Length: 1032 Pages
• Weight: 3.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.1" x 2.1" x 7.1"

Customer Reviews

well worth the money

This is probably not a book for a beginner, but if one has an experience with database or just programming experience and wants to get into Postgres fast - this book delivers. It was very good for me, anyway. Recommended.

Comprehensive introduction to PostgreSQL

I am a database application developer with MS SQL Server, Oracle, Sybase and many other RDBMSs experience. This book allowed me to start working on PostgreSQL immediately. Pro: comprehensive, good examples, good supplement to the documentation. Cons: is not deep enough for me (does not explain format of a transaction log file or WAL file, for example), but, I guess, I should read the PostgreSQL code for this. If you are new to databases you would need to read some other books first.

Comprehensive coverage

This is the only PostgreSQL book that I know of that covers writing functions and triggers in PL/pgSQL with any level of detail. There is also a very detailed section on performace monitoring and tuning. Overall, the best book you can get on PostgreSQL administration.

Excellent book for beginners

This is a great way to get started with postgreSQL or for learning databases in general. Each sentence actually makes sense and doesn't require referencing other texts like so many other technical books. The book is very thorough so don't let the size intimidate you. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in starting their own database project.

Dirk on PostgreSQL

Seems like this is a man & wife authoring team. PostgreSQL by Korry & Korry is the most effective Linux & database instruction I've ever used. I bought it to get an overview of PostgreSQL- it did that well. Without intending to use this book to pick up admin tools and finally fathom certain security concepts, I did that too. I've struggled with many Linux manuals, but this one pulled me along with eager interest.