# Postgres

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The following documentation is for **Postgres v2.0.1** *(BDK)*.
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## Overview

The PostgreSQL book enables users to connect to, query, and manage PostgreSQL databases through comprehensive table operations, stored procedure execution and schema discovery.

## Prerequisites

### 1. Required Books

The following Book(s) need to be added to your agent so it can learn and understand the automation procedures defined within them:

* **Postgres**

#### How to Add the Book(s)

1. Go to **Books** → **All Books**.
2. Search for the name of the book and click on it.
3. Click on <kbd>**Install**</kbd> or <kbd>**Add Connection**</kbd> to add the book to your agent.
4. If adding a connection, you'll be prompted for [**connectivity**](#connectivity) details.

## Connectivity

This section outlines the available methods for connecting to the Book, along with the required configuration details for each.

### Connect using Host, Port, Username, Password and Database Name

Connect to a PostgreSQL database using the provided connection parameters.

| Label         | Description   | Type        |
| ------------- | ------------- | ----------- |
| Host          | Host          | `text`      |
| Port          | Port          | `text`      |
| Username      | Username      | `text`      |
| Password      | Password      | `sensitive` |
| Database Name | Database Name | `text`      |


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