PostgreSQL Setup

Get the Installer

Download the installer from https://www.enterprisedb.com/downloads/postgres-postgresql-downloads

Begin the Installation

  1. Make sure you have administrator privileges. Then run the installer. On the Setup screen, click Next >



  2. In the Installation Directory step, accept the default settings, then click Next >



  3. In the Select Component step, uncheck Stack Builder and leave everything else, click Next >



    StackBuilder; a package manager that can be used to download and install additional PostgreSQL tools and drivers. Stackbuilder includes management, integration, migration, replication, geospatial, connectors and other tools. 

  4. In the Data Directory step, accept default value and then click Next >



  5. In the Password step, enter the password for admin. Click Next >



  6. In the Port step, accept the default value 5432, then click Next >



  7. In the Advanced Options step, accept default locale and click Next >



  8. In the Pre-Installation Summary, review the settings, then click Next >



  9. In the Ready to Install screen, click Next >



  10. Installation begins. Wait until it is completed.



  11. Once installation completed, click Finish to close the wizard.