Re: Move the postgreSQL database from Drive C to Map Network Drive (Called Z) - Mailing list pgsql-general

From John R Pierce
Subject Re: Move the postgreSQL database from Drive C to Map Network Drive (Called Z)
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Msg-id 4FA2F4C8.9020207@hogranch.com
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In response to Move the postgreSQL database from Drive C to Map Network Drive (Called Z)  (EllyR <ela_macky@yahoo.com>)
Responses Re: Move the postgreSQL database from Drive C to Map Network Drive (Called Z)
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On 05/03/12 11:55 AM, EllyR wrote:
> But after doing all the things mentioned in the link, when I want to start
> the postgres again as a service, it can not be started, it seems it does not
> recognize the map network drive , would you please let me know if I am in
> the right track or I need to do something else? any help is appreciated.
> Thanks.

services do not run on your desktop session, they run in their own
service user context, and can't see mapped drives created by your
desktop session.

furthermore, a database server really shouldn't be running on a network
shared drive in the first place, they aren't reliable for random block
write oriented IO, which databases do a LOT of.

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john r pierce                            N 37, W 122
santa cruz ca                         mid-left coast


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