The article provides a comprehensive guide on setting up a remote PostgreSQL database server, emphasizing its scalability and popularity for handling large workloads. It begins with prerequisites, such as command line familiarity and an Ubuntu server, before detailing the installation process of PostgreSQL on the server, including package updates and switching to the PostgreSQL user to execute commands. The guide then instructs on creating a new user for remote database access, configuring PostgreSQL to accept external connections by modifying configuration files, and ensuring port 5432 is open through the firewall. It also covers establishing a remote connection using the psql command and creating a database table, followed by visualizing the data using a GUI tool like TablePlus. The article concludes by highlighting the importance of security measures in production environments, such as restricting IP access and avoiding root server access.