Extend PostgreSQL's capabilities with PostGIS 2.0 and discover all the magic of spatial databases. Even if you're unfamiliar with GIS, I am pretty sure you know what Web mapping is. GIS stands for ...

This is a guest post for Computer Weekly Open Source Insider written by Karthik Ranganathan, CEO and co-founder of Yugabyte.

I'm looking for some advice on specing out some pieces for an infrastructure for a site I'm helping (re)build. It's basically a complete rebuild... the website functionality will be very similar ...

Postgres offers a wealth of mechanisms for doing that. When using the built-in streaming replication feature, a primary server transfers data synchronously to one or more standby receivers.

Familiarity with spatial data formats, database design, and open data standards. Experience with GIS and database tools such as QGIS, PostgreSQL/PostGIS, or Enterprise Architect is an asset. Strong ...