How to Self-Host PostgreSQL (with Monitoring)
PostgreSQL is the backbone of tons of modern apps — powerful, reliable, and open-source. And yes, self-hosting it is totally doable. In this guide, we’ll go through: Installing PostgreSQL on a Linux server Basic security & setup Optional access via pgAdmin Monitoring your database with Garmingo Status for full visibility

PostgreSQL is the backbone of tons of modern apps — powerful, reliable, and open-source.
And yes, self-hosting it is totally doable.
In this guide, we’ll go through:
- Installing PostgreSQL on a Linux server
- Basic security & setup
- Optional access via pgAdmin
- Monitoring your database with Garmingo Status for full visibility