PostgreSQL Web Hosting

PostgreSQL is an object-relational database management system. As it is open source application, it is absolutely free. PostgreSQL is available for many platforms including Linux, FreeBSD, Solaris, Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X. It has native programming interfaces for C/C++, Java, .Net, Perl, Python, Ruby, Tcl, ODBC, among others.
It can be recognized by the logo, which is blue elephant. The developers are PostgreSQL Global Development Group.The name of PostgreSQL has derived from a simple abbreviation of post-Ingres. In 1982 Michael Stonebraker has started an “Ingres” project at the University of California, Berkeley. “Ingres” was created for testing relational databases. In 1985 the project leader returned to the University to continue research, therefore he called the project post-Ingres. Later he abbreviated the name to Postgres and finallly SQL was added to the end. Almost 10 years this Postgres project was just a scientific research. However it was given to various programmers who implemented it as open source software and finally in 1995 the Postgre95 database was released publicly. Since then the PostgreSQL can count its birthday.

The programmers and developers from around the world continue fixing the PostgreSQL database which is free and compatible with all types of servers.

When Choose PostgreSQL Hosting

Website administrators may ask a question why they should choose PostgreSQL database instead of others? When PostgreSQL should be chosen?

Postgre SQL database is dedicated to manage huge amount of data. Let’s see the basic limits to make sure it will satisfy every database user needs.

The Maximum table size is impressive (mySQL can handle up to 9 TB per table depending on the server OS), therefore it is used when projects are managing the bigger data than usual.

Complex online projects or any cloud solutions can work with PostgreSQL database.

PostgreSQL database is an open source and free database, therefore it should be used to diminish the cost of the server. If the project needs to fit the budget, it is recommended to use it instead of paid Microsoft products.

Exclusive features of PostgreSQL allow programmers to ease the management of big databases. Also it works better with bigger loads of data, therefore it should be chosen by professional database managers, who can optimize it according to their project needs.

PostgreSQL Hosting in Host1Plus

Host1Plus allow PostgreSQL together with other databases. The majority of servers run standard free databases, therefore the PostgreSQL database can be installed to those who offer VPS hosting and, especially, dedicated server hosting. The dedicated servers are one of the most challenging services of Host1Plus as they are managed by the system administrators themselves. Host1Plus cannot interfere or see the data on the server.

If you want to order the VPS server with PostgreSQL, you can do that by simply ordering any VPS hosting plan. We have prepared a special installation vizualization Jumpbox postgresqld 1.6.0 x64 which automatically configures the Linux server with the basic version of PostgreSQL. Professional system administrators are welcome to order any OS and install the PostgreSQL manually as it is compatible with all of them – Linux, Windows, Unix, Mac X and Solaris.

Once Postgre is installed to the Host1Plus server, it can be later updated using special PgSQL management feature PHPpgAdmin or any other GUI database management tools.

PostgreSQL is used for large scale projects with huge amounts of information, therefore dedicated server may be needed for such project. Please contact our support to let them know what kind of dedicated server or servers you will need for PostgreSQL hosting and they will be able to offer the best and affordable hosting solution.

Please be aware, that dedicated server support can be done by Host1Plus administrators only when Extra care service is ordered.

Features of PostgreSQL Hosting

The main features of PostrgeSQL hosting is the following:

• Extensive operational system complience. PosgreSQL works with Linux, UNIX (AIX, BSD, HP-UX, SGI IRIX, Mac OS X, Solaris, Tru64), and Windows easily.

• PostgreSQL is considered as really secure database, therefore one of the most valued features of PostgreSQL hosting is increased level of security.

• Great optimization of huge databases is considered as big advantages of PostgreSQL hosting. The database can be optimized for some specific cloud hosting solutions and work with several servers with low risk of downtime.

• The hosting price of huge projects with professional database software is also important factor. PostgreSQL hosting is cheaper than Microsoft one and more reliable than other free SQL server, therefore it is considered a cost effective.

• PostgreSQL has interfaces for Java (JDBC), ODBC, Perl, Python, Ruby, C, C++, PHP, Lisp, Scheme, and Qt, therefore it is compatible with majority of programming languages.

• PostgreSQL can be managed using the graphical interface feature PHPpgAdmin. This is useful for the beginning PostgreSQL users and not so well experienced website administrators.

• Postgre SQL implementation strongly conforms to the ANSI-SQL:2008 standard therefore it is easy to use and understand by the professionals who know the standards and work with different databases and OS.

There are other PostgreSQL features as well. Please contact our Support team if there any questions regarding the specific features.

PostgreSQL Hosting in Host1Plus

Host1Plus allow PostgreSQL together with other databases. The majority of servers run standard free databases, therefore the PostgreSQL database can be installed to those who offer VPS hosting and, especially, dedicated server hosting. The dedicated servers are one of the most challenging services of Host1Plus as they are managed by the system administrators themselves. Host1Plus cannot interfere or see the data on the server.

PostgreSQL is not a default database in Host1Plus servers. If you want to order the VPS server with PostgreSQL, you can do that by simply ordering any VPS hosting plan. We have prepared a special installation vizualization Jumpbox postgresqld 1.6.0 x64 which automatically configures the Linux server with the basic version of PostgreSQL. Professional system administrators are welcome to order any OS and install the PostgreSQL manually as it is compatible with all of them – Linux, Windows, Unix, Mac X and Solaris. The solution which database will be used should be done by professional system administrator who will be able to manage PostgreSQL properly, therefore it is not installed by default.

Once Postgre is installed to the Host1Plus server, it can be later updated using special PgSQL management feature PHPpgAdmin or any other GUI database management tools. The majority of them are free and included together with control panel software of a server.

PostgreSQL is used for large scale projects with huge amounts of information, therefore dedicated server may be needed for such project. Please contact our support to let them know what kind of dedicated server or servers you will need for PostgreSQL hosting and they will be able to offer the best and affordable hosting solution.

Please be aware, that dedicated server support can be done by Host1Plus administrators only when Extra care service is ordered. If this service is not activated (for additional fee), administrators will not touch the server, as it is against Host1Plus Terms and Conditions.

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