PostgreSQL

PostgreSQL is a free and open-source relational database management system (RDBMS) that is widely used for building data-driven applications.

Yes, PostgreSQL supports many of the popular SQL standards and can connect to or import data from other database systems like MySQL, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, and more.

PostgreSQL offers high scalability, reliability, and performance, making it a great choice for large-scale applications and enterprise-level databases.

PostgreSQL uses a multi-version concurrency control (MVCC) system to manage concurrent access to data, ensuring that multiple transactions can be executed simultaneously without conflicts.

Yes, PostgreSQL has native support for Windows and can run as a service or in standalone mode.

While both are RDBMS systems, PostgreSQL offers more advanced features like MVCC, window functions, and JSON data types, making it a better choice for complex applications.

You can download the official installer from the PostgreSQL website or use a package manager (like apt-get on Linux) to install it directly.

The migration process typically involves exporting data from the source database, importing it into PostgreSQL using a tool like pgloader or manually scripting the import.

Yes, PostgreSQL has built-in support for features like encryption, access control, and row-level security to ensure your data remains safe and secure.