Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2007 09:23:52 -0500 From: Bill Moran <wmoran@collaborativefusion.com> To: hartzell@alerce.com Cc: freebsd-ports@freebsd.org Subject: Re: postgresql's 502.pgsql periodic script and passwords Message-ID: <20070129092352.40c17abe.wmoran@collaborativefusion.com> In-Reply-To: <17853.34664.178712.123312@satchel.alerce.com> References: <17853.34664.178712.123312@satchel.alerce.com>
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In response to George Hartzell <hartzell@alerce.com>: > > I'm curious how other freebsd postgresql users handle databases with > passwords and running the 502.pgsql periodic script. > > I've "solved" the problem by creating a ~pgsql/.pgpass file with the > pgsql users password. > > Is there a better way? Depends. Do you allow untrusted users to log in to that machine? If so, then you've probably got the best approach. Make sure that .pgpass file is chmoded 600 -- Bill Moran Collaborative Fusion Inc.
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