Issuing Database Commands

 In this chapter, you will learn how to connect to the database server and issue simple commands to the POSTGRESQL server.

At this point, the book makes the following assumptions:

• You have installed POSTGRESQL.
• You have a running POSTGRESQL server.
• You are configured as a POSTGRESQL user.
• You have a database called test.

If not, see Appendix .

 

• Starting a Database Session
  • Choosing an Interface
  • Choosing a Database
  • Starting a Session
• Controlling a Session
  • Typing in the Query Buffer
  • Displaying the Query Buffer
  • Erasing the Query Buffer
• Getting Help
• Exiting a Session
• Summary