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PostgreSQL vs SQL Server

Adina Socaci
3 min readFeb 29, 2024

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What is a Relational Database?

A relational database is a type of database that stores and organizes data into tables with rows and columns. It uses structured query language (SQL) to manage and manipulate data.

PostgreSQL

PostgreSQL is an open-source relational database management system (RDBMS) known for its robustness, reliability, and advanced features. It was developed initially as a research project at the University of California, Berkeley.

Key Features of PostgreSQL

  • Supports advanced data types like JSON, XML, and arrays.
  • Offers advanced indexing techniques.
  • Provides extensibility and customizability.
CREATE TABLE students (
id SERIAL PRIMARY KEY,
name VARCHAR(100),
age INT,
grade CHAR(1)
);

SQL Server

SQL Server is a relational database management system developed by Microsoft. It’s widely used in enterprise environments and offers a suite of tools for database management and development.

Key Features of SQL Server

  • Integration with other Microsoft products.
  • Comprehensive business intelligence and analytics…

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Adina Socaci
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