Connecting to a PostgreSQL database requires a client, the server’s host and port, user credentials and the database name. For example:
psql -h db.example.com -p 5432 -U myuser -d mydb
You can also set environment variables such as PGHOST, PGPORT, PGUSER and PGDATABASE to simplify the command. Applications use a connection string (URI) such as postgresql://user:password@host:port/dbname to connect. Always use SSL/TLS to protect credentials in transit, and rotate passwords regularly. For high availability, configure connection pooling and automatic failover.
PGEE adds value here by ensuring that data on disk is encrypted . Its pgwatch2 monitoring can alert you if connection attempts spike or fail. The edition also includes 24/7 enterprise support for troubleshooting . With PGEE, you can implement time‑based permissions to control when privileged connections are allowed , an important compliance measure.
How CYBERTEC PGEE can help: PGEE secures connections with encryption at rest and integrates seamlessly with SSL/TLS for encryption in transit. Its monitoring tools detect unusual login patterns and help you enforce access policies . Worlber’s team will configure secure, compliant connection settings and migrate your applications to PGEE without downtime. Learn more and try the demo at https://worlber.com/cybertec-postgresql-entities-edition/,
where you’ll also find information about our migration services.