Tutorial 3.1 – How to import or recover a DVD rental database into a PostgreSQL server using pgAdmin on Windows 11.

"Loading the DVD rental database onto PostgreSQL 16 with PG admin is a rollercoaster ride, but with some hiccups along the way. From downloading the database to restoring it, there are hurdles to jump. But with a few tweaks and a bit of perseverance, you can conquer it like a champ! πŸ’ͺ🎒 #DatabaseAdventures"

Overview 🎬

In my previous video, I demonstrated how to download and install PostgreSQL 16 and PG admin on your Windows 11 computer. In today’s video, we will focus on loading and restoring the DVD rental database onto PostgreSQL 16 using PG admin.

Downloading the Database πŸ“₯

To begin, visit the provided link to download the DVD rental sample database. Once downloaded, extract the ZIP file to retrieve the DVD rental .T file.

Setting up PG Admin πŸ› οΈ

First, access PG admin through the Windows search bar. Upon opening the application, download the DVD rental sample database and ensure it is saved in a designated folder.

Accessing the Database πŸ“‚

Within PG admin, connect to the PostgreSQL 16 server using your previously created password. Once connected, create a new database named "DVD rental" to house the downloaded database.

Restoring the Database πŸ”„

To restore the database, right-click on the "DVD rental" database and select the "restore" option. Navigate to the location of the DVD rental .T file and initiate the restore process.

Troubleshooting the Restore Process 🧰

If the restore process fails, follow the steps of copying files from the bin folder of PostgreSQL to the runtime folder of PG admin to resolve the issue. Once completed, reattempt the restore process.

Database Verification βœ”οΈ

After successfully restoring the database, verify the presence of tables within the "DVD rental" database to confirm the data has been properly loaded and restored.

Conclusion 🌟

By following these steps, you can efficiently load and restore the DVD rental database to PostgreSQL 16 using pgAdmin on Windows 11. Remember to subscribe, like, and share for more valuable content!

Key Takeaways πŸ“Œ

  • Download and extract the DVD rental sample database to retrieve the .T file.
  • Connect to PG admin, create a new database, and initiate the restore process to load the database onto PostgreSQL 16.
  • Follow troubleshooting steps if the restore process encounters errors to ensure successful database restoration.

For any questions or comments, feel free to share your thoughts in the comment section. Thank you for watching!

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