Re: Looking for a book on pgsql

Not aware of any books that include a CD, but if you're looking for a good
intro to postgresql book, I'd recommend O'Reilly's "PostgreSQL Up and
Running". Since you're running 8.4, the book may mention some things that
aren't available since it's based off 9.2/9.3, so just be aware.

http://shop.oreilly.com/product/0636920025061.do

Once you're "up and running", I'd recommend the postgresql docs themselves.
Once you're familiar with the basics, getting around in the docs is a lot
easier. And they're quite extensive.

http://www.postgresql.org/docs/8.4/interactive/index.html

On Tue, Jan 27, 2015 at 7:18 AM, Chuck Roberts <croberts(at)gilsongraphics(dot)com>
wrote:

> We have a closed Postgresql 8.4 system, from a vendor, so I don't have
> access to a shell prompt on that system, but I have access to a psql prompt
> on that machine.
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> I'm looking for a book to learn Pgsql, preferably with a CD with it's own
> db. I cannot copy our company database because it is many gigs and actually
> takes 24+ hours to copy, and yes, I do need multiple tables to do testing.
> Can anyone recommend a book for me?
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> I have windows 7 on my PC if that makes a difference, along with a psql
> client on the same PC.
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> Thank you.
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