Re: pg_hba.conf problem

John,

> LOG:  parse_hba: invalid syntax in pg_hba.conf file at line 45, token "TYPE"
> FATAL:  Missing or erroneous pg_hba.conf file, see postmaster log for
details
>
> The problem is that line 45 reads as follows:
>
> # TYPE  DATABASE    USER        IP-ADDRESS        IP-MASK           METHOD

My guess is that something is messed up in the file, such as a wrong line
break character.   Take a look at it in a good text editor, such as eMacs or
Vi or Kate.

Failing that, post the whole bottom section of the file.

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-Josh Berkus
 Aglio Database Solutions
 San Francisco