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This guide provides a clear and comprehensive overview for users on how to complete the System Requirements Postgres Database 7.4.x Install. Following these instructions will ensure a successful installation process for the BIRN Human Imaging Database.

Follow the steps to successfully complete the installation process.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in your preferred editor.
2. Review the system requirements section. Ensure your server is Unix-compatible and has at least 400 MB of available disk space. Take note of the necessary components such as PostgreSQL source code and HIDscripts.
3. Begin the PostgreSQL installation by downloading the corresponding version of PostgreSQL (7.4.x) from the official PostgreSQL website.
4. Log in as the root user on your server. Confirm that sufficient disk space is available for installation by using the command 'df -k' or 'df -h'.
5. After downloading the postgresql-7.4.x.tar.gz file, copy it to a directory on your server, then unpack it using 'gunzip postgresql-7.4.x.tar.gz' followed by 'tar xf postgresql-7.4.x.tar'.
6. Navigate to the extracted directory with 'cd postgresql-7.4.x'. To configure, enter './configure' to set up the default installation.
7. Build PostgreSQL by executing 'gmake'. Wait for the process to complete, confirming success once you see 'All of PostgreSQL is successfully made. Ready to install.'
8. To test the server, use 'gmake check' to run regression tests, ensuring the setup meets expected standards.
9. To complete the installation, enter 'gmake install'. Optionally, use 'gmake install-strip' for a smaller footprint.
10. Update your environment variables in your shell startup file to recognize PostgreSQL libraries and include files.
11. Create the database cluster by logging in as root, making the data directory, and changing ownership to the PostgreSQL user.
12. Initialize the data cluster with 'initdb -D /usr/local/pgsql/data' and start the server.
13. Create the necessary database users and databases using 'createuser' and 'createdb' commands.
14. Modify the pg_hba.conf file to allow the new user to connect to the database and reload the configuration.
15. Execute the necessary scripts to set up functions, tables, and triggers in your database.
16. Confirm the installation was successful by listing the tables in the database using 'SELECT * FROM'.

Complete the form and start your PostgreSQL installation online to enhance your database management experience.