Migrating to PostgreSQL

 

Moving to PostgreSQL from MySQL has been pretty straight forward so far. My motivations for moving are simple. I was interested in the PostGIS spatial extensions and becoming concerned with the move in Linux distributions from MySQL to MariaDB. While the move to MariaDB may not be a real concern, it was a good excuse to try out PostgreSQL.

In the move I have found a few tips ... and there are sure to be plenty more... 

here is one for starters ...