Easily Manage PostgreSQL with PgAdmin 4 in Docker

Introducing PgAdmin 4

PgAdmin 4 is an advanced web-based administration tool specifically designed for managing PostgreSQL databases. Its user-friendly interface provides a comprehensive experience for database professionals and allows for efficient database administration tasks.

Setting Up PgAdmin 4 with Docker

Docker simplifies the setup process for PgAdmin 4, providing an isolated and portable environment. To pull the official PgAdmin 4 Docker image, use the following command:

docker pull dpage/pgadmin4

Running PgAdmin 4 Container

Once the image is pulled, create and start a PgAdmin 4 container using:

docker run -d --name pgadmin4 -p 8080:80 dpage/pgadmin4

Accessing PgAdmin 4 Interface

To access the PgAdmin 4 interface, navigate to the following URL:

http://localhost:8080

Connecting to a PostgreSQL Database

Within the PgAdmin 4 interface, follow these steps to connect to a PostgreSQL database: 1. Click "Create" in the sidebar. 2. Choose "Server" and provide the necessary connection details, such as hostname, port, username, and password. 3. Click "Save" to establish the connection. By leveraging Docker, you can easily set up and manage PgAdmin 4 for convenient and efficient PostgreSQL database administration.