Install Python 3.6 on Ubuntu 14.04 and 16.04 LTS

A regular Ubuntu release comes up with 9 months of support, except the LTS (Long Term Support) versions.  Ubuntu 14.04 and 16.04 being the LTS are still widely in use at production level. Being a Python developer the first thing I need to on having a fresh Ubuntu 14.04, or 16.04 machine is update Python. Ubuntu 14.04 has Python 3.4 and 16.04 comes with Python 3.5. This blog post is about installing Python 3.6 on your Ubuntu 14.04, or 16.04 LTS.

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Allow remote connections to PostgreSQL

PostgreSQL (aka Postgres), is an open-source SQL relational database management system (RDBMS). These RDBMS are the key component for the majority of all the web sites and web applications, providing an efficient way to persist, organize, and access information.
The last blog was “Install PostgreSQL 9.6 on Ubuntu 14.04, or 16.04 LTS” . By default postgresql allows connections only from the localhost (127.0.0.1) i.e. any service on the same machine, only. So, a necessary step in PostgreSQL installation is to allow remote connections.

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Install PostgreSQL 9.6 on Ubuntu 14.04 or 16.04 LTS

PostgreSQL (aka Postgres), is an open-source SQL relational database management system (RDBMS). These RDBMS are the key component for the majority of all the web sites and web applications, providing an efficient way to persist, organize, and access information.
In the blog, I’ll demonstrate, how to install Postgres 9.6 for Ubuntu 14.04, 16.04 LTS.

Step 1: Add Postgresql repository

$ sudo add-apt-repository "deb http://apt.postgresql.org/pub/repos/apt/ $(lsb_release -sc)-pgdg main"
$ wget -q -O - https://www.postgresql.org/media/keys/ACCC4CF8.asc | sudo apt-key add -

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