Re: Using Different Ports for Multiple PosgreSQL Installations: Any Issues? - Mailing list pgsql-novice

On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 08:56:24AM -0500, Tom Browder wrote:
> On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 8:46 AM, Ye Chuah <yechuah@gmail.com> wrote:
> > I run multiple instances of postgres on unix sockets without any
> > problems. Do you have to use a port? If not, just use the sockets.
>
> Hm, I need remote access so I think I have to use a port, correct?
>
> And really, I won't be using more than one instance except for a short
> while during the upgrade of the data.

FYI, the postgresql.conf port setting actually controls the TCP port and
is embedded in the unix domain socket name, so port really controls
both.

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