[GENERAL] Newby to DB

[Bob Pawley]

Hi   I'm a new user to Postgresql.   I've installed it as an application in Windows. My intent is to gain experience in using sql to build a database.   I'm having problems understanding how to begin.   When I start the database is there any indicator that it is actually running?   Do I need to add a server to access the database?   If so, what properties do I enter into the add server interface to add a server? Everything I've tried so far has been rejected.   Bob Pawley