Can I use PostgreSQL logo?

You can use the trademarks to accurately advertise PostgreSQL® software-related content in a public event. You can use the names Postgres® or PostgreSQL® in articles and blogs and forums to reference the database system. You may use Postgres® or PostgreSQL® in the title of a book about the software.

Why is PostgreSQL better than MySQL?

Postgres Advantages over MySQL Postgres is an object-relational database, while MySQL is a purely relational database. This means that Postgres includes features like table inheritance and function overloading, which can be important to certain applications. Postgres also adheres more closely to SQL standards.

Does Amazon use Postgres?

Amazon offers a fully managed relational database service, Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL, available for trial at no cost with the AWS Free Tier. Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) makes it easy to set up, operate, and scale PostgreSQL deployments in the cloud.

What is the name of the elephant in PostgreSQL?

From PostgreSQL wiki. The PostgreSQL logo is an elephant, known as “Slonik”. Multiple versions of the logo are available. Use of the logo is subject to our Trademark Policy.

How did the PostgreSQL logo get its name?

The PostgreSQL logo elephant is named “Slonik”. “Slonik” means “little elephant” and the name comes from “slony” (plural) or “slon” (singular) which, in turn come from the Russian word “слоны” meaning “elephants” or “elephant” respectively.

Is the PostgreSQL elephant a registered trademark in Canada?

Trademark Policy. Policy. The PostgreSQL elephant logo (Slonik) and the names “PostgreSQL” and “Postgres” are registered trademarks of the PostgreSQL Community Association of Canada. If you wish to use either name or logo in any way, you must comply with this policy.

How did Postgres become associated with slonik the elephant?

Logos have a way of evoking emotions, which produce a strong sense of connection and loyalty in the consumer. It sticks in your mind, linking the image with its particular product. In this article, we will return to the nineties and find out how Postgres became associated with Slonik the elephant.