Job-Ready SQL in an Afternoon - [Windows] Setting Up a Local PostgreSQL Server

This video tutorial guides users through the process of downloading, installing, and setting up PostgreSQL on a Windows system. It covers downloading the installer, running the installation, setting up a database with a password, and accessing PG Admin. The tutorial also explains how to connect to the PostgreSQL server using the credentials set during installation. It emphasizes the importance of remembering the passwords used during the setup process.

What is the first step in installing PostgreSQL on a Windows system?

• Open the PG Admin panel

• Download the installer from the PostgreSQL website

• Set up a master password

• Configure the database settings

During the installation of PostgreSQL, what is the default port number that should be left unchanged?

• 3306

• 5432

• 1521

• 8080

What should you do if you accidentally launch the Stack Builder after installation?

• Complete the Stack Builder setup

• Restart the installation process

• Cancel or close the Stack Builder application

• Reinstall PostgreSQL

When accessing the PG Admin panel, what is required to connect to the PostgreSQL server?

• The master password set during PG Admin setup

• A new password created for each session

• The password set during the installation process

• No password is required

What username is typically used to connect to the PostgreSQL server on Windows?

• User

• Admin

• Root

• Postgres