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Exploring: postgresql


PostgreSQL initdb: cannot be run as root error - How to fix it ?

In fact, The PostgreSQL initdb: cannot be run as root error is a common error that can occur when you try to initialize a PostgreSQL database.

To resolve this error, you need to run the initdb command as a non-root user.

You can do this by logging in to your system as a non-root user, or by using the sudo command to run the initdb command as a non-root user.


Azure PostgreSQL Geo Replication: A Comprehensive Guide

In fact, Azure PostgreSQL Geo Replication is a powerful feature that can help to protect your data in the event of a disaster.

If you are using PostgreSQL on Azure, We recommend that you enable geo replication to protect your data.


How to Use pgAdmin to Create an auto-incrementing column in PostgreSQL ?

In fact, Auto increment columns can be a useful way to create primary keys and to track the order of rows in a table.

By following the steps in this guide, you can easily create auto increment columns in PostgreSQL using pgAdmin.


PostgreSQL error initdb failed with 'invalid permissions' error - How to fix it ?

The PostgreSQL error "Initdb Failed Due to Directory Invalid Permission" can be easily resolved by changing the permissions on the directory to 700.

If you are having problems, you can try the additional tips listed in this guide.


How does Alphanumeric Sorting work in PostgreSQL ?

Here, you will learn how our Support Techs walked us through the steps to activate alphanumeric sorting in PostgreSQL.

In fact, Alphanumeric sorting is a powerful tool that can be used to sort strings that contain both letters and numbers. PostgreSQL provides two ways to do alphanumeric sorting: natural sorting and custom sorting. 

Natural sorting is the default sorting method, and it works by respecting the numerical order within the value. 

Custom sorting allows us to specify a custom sorting order for strings.


PostgreSQL Error :SQLSTATE[23502]: Not null violation: 7 ERROR - How to fix it ?

So in fact, to resolve the error 23502 and do an auto-incrementing INSERT in PostgreSQL, you have two options:

  • Omit the auto-incrementing column from the INSERT statement altogether
  • Use default as a placeholder for the auto-incrementing column in the INSERT

Either of these options will allow PostgreSQL to populate the auto-incrementing id column automatically and insert the new row successfully.