Creating PostgreSQL Databases

Course Description

Learn How the PostgreSQL Create Database Function Works

Have you ever wanted to create and manage your own databases but thought such knowledge is reserved for database administrators? This course teaches you the skills and knowledge necessary create your databases and effectively manage them yourself.

What You’ll Learn

Structure of PostgreSQL Databases

In this chapter, you will be introduced to the fundamental objects in a PostgreSQL database: the database, tables, and schemas. After completing this chapter, you will know how to issue commands to create all three types of objects, and understand how each fits into the hierarchy of PostgreSQL objects.

Database Normalization

In this chapter, database normalization is introduced. Database normalization maintains data integrity and reduces data duplication. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Normal Form are defined as steps in the process of normalizing a database. Examples to clarify concepts are provided throughout the chapter.

PostgreSQL Data Types

In this chapter, you will be introduced to text, numeric, temporal, and boolean data types in PostgreSQL. After completing this chapter, you will be able to define the appropriate data types for table columns based on the data values to be stored.

Access Control in PostgreSQL

In this chapter, the topic of access control in PostgreSQL is introduced. Access control is presented as granting and revoking privileges to users and groups on database objects. Using these tools, a database and its objects can be protected from unauthorized access, helping to ensure the integrity of the stored data.