Installing and Using the dblink Extension in PostgreSQL and Greenplum

The dblink extension allows a PostgreSQL database to interact with a remote PostgreSQL database. Prerequisites and Installation To use dblink, you must compile and install it from the PostgreSQL source code. 1. Navigate to the contrib/dblink directory within your PostgreSQL source code. 2. Compile the extension using make. 3. Install it with ma ...

Posted on Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:42:23 +0000 by nowaydown1

Establishing and Utilizing Oracle Database Links for Cross-Database Operations

Oracle database links (DBLinks) provide a fundamental mechanism for enabling communication and data exchange between separate Oracle database instances. A DBLink defines a logical path from a local database to a remote databace, allowing users and applications to query tables, execute procedures, and perform other operations on the remote syste ...

Posted on Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:33:24 +0000 by yendor