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hba_file
Specifies the configuration file for host-based authentication (customarily called pg_hba.conf). This parameter can only be set at server start.
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- Sets the server's "hba" configuration file.
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Definition PG 18
Specifies the configuration file for host-based authentication (customarily called pg_hba.conf). This parameter can only be set at server start.
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