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# Adding Extensions
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PostgreSQL provides various extensions to enhance its features and functionalities. Extensions are optional packages that can be loaded into your PostgreSQL database to provide additional functionality like new data types or functions. In this section, we will discuss how to add extensions in your PostgreSQL database.
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PostgreSQL provides various extensions to enhance its features and functionalities. Extensions are optional packages that can be loaded into your PostgreSQL database to provide additional functionality like new data types or functions. Using extensions can be a powerful way to add new features to your PostgreSQL database and customize your database's functionality according to your needs.
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## Pre-installed Extensions
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Learn more from the following resources:
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PostgreSQL comes with some pre-installed extensions that can be enabled easily. To see the list of available extensions, you can run the following SQL command:
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SELECT * FROM pg_available_extensions;
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This command will display a table with columns: `name`, `default_version`, `installed_version`, `comment`.
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## Enabling an Extension
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To enable an extension, you can use the `CREATE EXTENSION` command followed by the extension name. For example, to enable the `hstore` extension, which is used to enable key-value pairs data storage, you can run the following command:
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CREATE EXTENSION hstore;
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## Updating an Extension
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You can update an installed extension to a new version using the `ALTER EXTENSION` command. For example, to update the `hstore` extension to version '1.5', you can run the following command:
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## Install Custom Extensions
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You can also add custom extensions to your PostgreSQL instance. You can generally find the source code and installation instructions for custom extensions on GitHub or other open-source platforms. Custom extensions may require additional steps such as compiling the source code or updating `pg_config` during the installation process.
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## Removing an Extension
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If you no longer need an extension, you can remove it using the `DROP EXTENSION` command. For example, to remove the `hstore` extension, you can run the following command:
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_Remember that removing an extension might lead to loss of data or functionality that was dependent on the extension._
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In this section, we covered how to add, enable, update, and remove PostgreSQL extensions. Using extensions can be a powerful way to add new features to your PostgreSQL database and customize your database's functionality according to your needs.
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- [@official@PostgreSQL extensions](https://www.postgresql.org/download/products/6-postgresql-extensions/)
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- [@official@Create Extension](https://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/sql-createextension.html)
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# Advanced Topics in PostgreSQL Security
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In addition to basic PostgreSQL security concepts, such as user authentication, privilege management, and encryption, there are several advanced topics that you should be aware of to enhance the security of your PostgreSQL databases. This section will discuss these advanced topics and provide a brief overview of their significance.
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## Row Level Security (RLS)
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Row Level Security (RLS) in PostgreSQL allows you to define security policies on a per-row basis. This means that you can control which rows of a table can be accessed by which users based on specific conditions. By implementing RLS, you can ensure that users only have access to relevant data, which promotes data privacy and security.
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## Security-Enhanced PostgreSQL (SE-PostgreSQL)
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Security-Enhanced PostgreSQL (SE-PostgreSQL) is an extension of PostgreSQL that integrates SELinux (Security-Enhanced Linux) security features into the PostgreSQL database system. This ensures that strict mandatory access control policies are applied at both the operating system and database levels, providing additional security and protection against potential attacks.
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# Aggregate and Window Functions
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In this section, we'll dive deep into aggregate and window functions, which are powerful tools in constructing advanced SQL queries. These functions help you to perform operations on a set of rows and return one or multiple condensed results.
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Aggregate functions in PostgreSQL perform calculations on a set of rows and return a single value, such as `SUM()`, `AVG()`, `COUNT()`, `MAX()`, and `MIN()`. Window functions, on the other hand, calculate values across a set of table rows related to the current row while preserving the row structure. Common window functions include `ROW_NUMBER()`, `RANK()`, `DENSE_RANK()`, `NTILE()`, `LAG()`, and `LEAD()`. These functions are crucial for data analysis, enabling complex queries and insights by summarizing and comparing data effectively.
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- [@article@Data Processing With PostgreSQL Window Functions](https://www.timescale.com/learn/postgresql-window-functions)
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# Ansible for PostgreSQL Configuration Management
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Ansible is a widely used open-source configuration management and provisioning tool that helps automate many tasks for managing servers, databases, and applications. It uses a simple, human-readable language called YAML to define automation scripts, known as "playbooks." In this section, we'll explore how Ansible can help manage PostgreSQL configurations.
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Ansible is a widely used open-source configuration management and provisioning tool that helps automate many tasks for managing servers, databases, and applications. It uses a simple, human-readable language called YAML to define automation scripts, known as playbooks”. By using Ansible playbooks and PostgreSQL modules, you can automate repetitive tasks, ensure consistent configurations, and reduce human error.
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# Programming Languages and PostgreSQL Automation
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- [@official@Procedural Languages](https://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/external-pl.html)

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