Install PostgreSQL 9.x on Linux Mint 18.1 Serena 32/64-bit
The Tutorial shows you How to Install and Getting-Started with PostgreSQL 9.x Database for Linux Mint 18.1 Serena LTS i386/amd64 Mate/Cinnamon/Kde/Xfce Desktop.
PostgreSQL is a powerful, open source object-relational database system. It has more than 15 years of active development and a proven architecture that has earned it a strong reputation for reliability, data integrity, and correctness.
And with every annual release, PostgreSQL includes many features to make working with PostgreSQL easier, more flexible and more fun for application developers, administrators and architects.
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Download PostgreSQL DB for Linux
Linux PotrgreSQL Installer
Open Terminal Shell emulator window
(Press “Enter” to Execute Commands)
In case first see: Terminal QuickStart Guide.
Give Permissions and Start PostgreSQL Installer
Access the Target Download location (Usually Downloads or /tmp):
cd ~/Downloads/
List the Directory Contents to verify the file is there:
ls .
Set Execution permission with:
sudo chmod +x ./postgresql-9.*.run
Start the PostgreSQL Installer:
sudo ./postgresql-9.*.run
Then Follow the PostgreSQL Installation Wizard.

Set the PostgreSQL Installation Path.

Set the PostgreSQL Data Path.

Set-Up the Postgres Administrator.

Set the PostgreSQL Server Listening Port.

Set the PostgreSQL Database Locale in Use.

Start PostgreSQL Installation.


Last Possibly Add some PostgreSQL Tools…

PostgreSQL Quick Start on Linux Mint
PostgreSQL Quick Start Guide