PostgreSQL is a popular open source database system which provides efficient, fast, secure and industrial-strength data storage and management. Configuring the PostgreSQL binary path in preferences dialog can help to improve the performance of your system.
Before configuring the PostgreSQL binary path in the Preferences dialog, you need to ensure that you have the appropriate PostgreSQL binary path in the system path variable. This article will guide you through the steps involved in configuring the PostgreSQL binary path in Preferences dialog.
Step 1. Check the System Path Variable
Before configuring the PostgreSQL binary path, you should first check the current system path variable to make sure that the PostgreSQL binary path already exists. To check the system path variable, follow the steps given below.
- On Windows, open the
Control Paneland then clickSystemand then clickAdvanced System Settings. - On the
Advancedtab, clickEnvironment Variables… - Check the
System Variableslist. - Look for the
Pathsystem variable. - Select the
Pathsystem variable and clickEdit…. - A dialog box will open up. Check to see if the PostgreSQL binary path is listed there.
Step 2. Add the PostgreSQL Binary Path
If the PostgreSQL binary path is not listed in the list, you will need to add it. Follow the steps given below to add the PostgreSQL binary path.
- On Windows, open the
Control Paneland then clickSystemand then clickAdvanced System Settings. - On the
Advancedtab, clickEnvironment Variables… - Check the
System Variableslist. - Look for the
Pathsystem variable. - Select the
Pathsystem variable and clickEdit…. - A dialog box will open up.
- Click
New, to add the PostgreSQL binary path. - Enter the exact path of the PostgreSQL binary and click
OK. - Once the path is added, click
OKto save the changes. - Restart your system for the changes to take effect.
Step 3. Configure the PostgreSQL Binary Path in Preferences Dialog
Once the PostgreSQL binary path has been added to the system path variable, you can then configure it in the Preferences dialog. Follow the steps given below to configure it.
- Open the
Databasetab in your preferences. - Scroll down to
PostgreSQL, and select it. - Check the
Use PostgreSQL specific librariescheckbox. - Enter the exact path of the PostgreSQL binary in the
PostgreSQL Binary Pathtextbox. - Click
OKto save the changes.
FAQ
Q. What is the PostgreSQL binary path?
A. PostgreSQL binary path is the exact path of the PostgreSQL binary. It is usually located in the bin folder of the PostgreSQL installation directory.
Q. How do I check the PostgreSQL binary path?
A. On Windows, open the Control Panel and then click System and then click Advanced System Settings. On the Advanced tab, click Environment Variables… Check the System Variables list. Look for the Path system variable. Select the Path system variable and click Edit…. A dialog box will open up. Check to see if the PostgreSQL binary path is listed there.
Q. Why do I need to configure the PostgreSQL binary path in Preferences dialog?
A. Configuring the PostgreSQL binary path in the preferences dialog helps to improve the performance of your system as the PostgreSQL binary is quite large and takes up a lot of disk space.
Q. Is it safe to configure the PostgreSQL binary path in Preferences dialog?
A. Yes, it is safe to configure the PostgreSQL binary path in the Preferences dialog as long as you enter the correct path of the PostgreSQL binary and click OK to save the changes.
Q. What should I do if I enter the wrong PostgreSQL binary path in the Preferences dialog?
A. If you enter the wrong PostgreSQL binary path in the Preferences dialog, you should immediately go back to the Preferences dialog and enter the correct path of the PostgreSQL binary. Once you enter the correct path of the PostgreSQL binary, click OK to save the changes.