Re: Postgresql 8.0.3, symbolic link to /var/lib/pgsql/data/base

Jeffrey Tenny wrote:

> Anjan Dave wrote:
>
>> Why don't you copy/move the entire data directory (minus pg_xlog if
>> you are separating them)
>
>
> I tried that too, and then postmaster wouldn't even start.  I don't
> remember if it was a permission error or if it was complaining it
> couldn't find the configuration files.
>
> I suspect whatever symlink problems are manifesting in just moving
> 'base' also apply to moving 'data'.


Check the file ownerships.  Maybe a chown -R postgres /home/postgres
might be in order...

Also, if you are using SE-Linux, this can make things interesting...

Best Wishes,
Chris Travers
Metatron Technology Consulting

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