The Book of PostgreSQL

PostgreSQL (commonly called Postgres) is the most advanced Open Source database system in the world. It is widely used as an alternative to proprietary databases like Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle. Postgre is a full-featured and highly scalable database server (it can be accessed by thousands of machines at once), and is commonly used for web applications. Though Postgres has not had the extremely wide adoption of MySQL, it is becoming even more popular and the market is underpublished - certainly when compared with the MySQL market. We have yet to see a market leader in the Postgres market which gives this book a unique opportunity to become that market leader. The PostgreSQL Developer's Guide is a complete, hands-on guide to using and deploying PostgreSQL. Extensive examples show how to use Postgres best practices to tackle various database challenges. Demonstrates exactely how Postgres works and how to fine tune it to meet the needs of developers and sys admins alike. Co-developed and co-marketed by PostgreSQL, Inc. (pgsql. com). The CD contains the PostgreSQL database system and examples from the book.
Why To Buy -Co. developed and co-marketed with PostgreSQL, Inc. -Several top PostgreSQL developers involved in developing this book -Task oriented, real-worled, and cohesive approach