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 sudo service postgresql start
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-This installs all required Python packages using pip package manager. It also creates a (default) database configuration file which needs to be edited to meet user needs before proceeding (see next step below).
-
-## Create Database
-
-As part of the initial setup, an empty database needs to be created. Follow the instructions below particular to your database engine of choice:
-
-### PostgreSQL
-
-#### Install PostgreSQL
-
-Install required system packages:
-
-!!! info "Sudo Actions"
-    Perform sudo actions from a separate shell, as 'inventree' user does not have sudo access
-
-```
-sudo apt-get install postgresql postgresql-contrib libpq-dev
-```
-
-And start the postgresql service:
-
-```
-sudo service postgresql start
-```
-
 #### Create Database and User
 
 We need to create new database, and a postgres user to allow database access.