Historical version. PostgreSQL 8.4 has reached end of support. See the current manual.
Chapter 17. Server Setup and Operation
- Table of Contents
- 17.1. The PostgreSQL User Account
- 17.2. Creating a Database Cluster
- 17.3. Starting the Database Server
- 17.3.1. Server Start-up Failures
- 17.3.2. Client Connection Problems
- 17.4. Managing Kernel Resources
- 17.4.1. Shared Memory and Semaphores
- 17.4.2. Resource Limits
- 17.4.3. Linux Memory Overcommit
- 17.5. Shutting Down the Server
- 17.6. Preventing Server Spoofing
- 17.7. Encryption Options
- 17.8. Secure TCP/IP Connections with SSL
- 17.8.1. Using client certificates
- 17.8.2. SSL Server File Usage
- 17.8.3. Creating a Self-Signed Certificate
- 17.9. Secure TCP/IP Connections with SSH Tunnels
This chapter discusses how to set up and run the database server and its interactions with the operating system.
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