the database system is starting up - Mailing list pgsql-novice

From Victor Jason
Subject the database system is starting up
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Msg-id a06e87eb0911032219s1287d3e6icd2f1e36613fcf61@mail.gmail.com
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Hi,

Many times after I start the db (/etc/init.d/postgresql start), the second I access it I get

"FATAL: the database system is starting up"

Is there a natural way (any cli command or other) to check with the DB if it's still starting up or it is ready?

Thanks
VJ

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