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
