Re: Postgres Process in Kernel Mode? - Mailing list pgsql-hackers

From Chris Browne
Subject Re: Postgres Process in Kernel Mode?
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Msg-id 60slkhjwrr.fsf@dba2.int.libertyrms.com
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In response to Postgres Process in Kernel Mode?  ("moises" <moises@cedaivc.co.cu>)
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moises@cedaivc.co.cu ("moises") writes: > > > > > > > > > > > > > >
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Hello,

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I’m new in postgres SQL and I have some > questions about the space where postgres process run.

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1-Can any body say me what libs use postgres for make > system calls, for example LIBC?

You can easily determine this yourself using ldd. The answer will vary depending on what options you use when compiling it. >

2-Can any body talk me if some postgres process can > run in Linux kernel space?

Yes, it doesn't. >

3- Some body knows if exist some projects that ports postgres > process on Linux kernel space.

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I was read some source code of postgres, like,

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Postgres.C and others…

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I was found C instructions like Printf, that’s prohibitive > for Linux kernel applications, for example in kernel mode we use printk.

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I suppose that postgres are ported in a user space > only. I’m Ok?

That's correct. >

 

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Thanks

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Moises

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> > > > You might want to consider using an email client that doesn't slobber:

 

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