rc.conf loads on boot up before your user scripts and you are allowed to log in.


On Aug 3, 2010, at 4:42 PM, Jeff Hamann wrote:

> Hi, 
> 
> I'm sure this is a newbie question, but I can't seem to get traction via web 
> searches...
> 
> In the past, when I've installed postgresql using the ports collection, I 
> haven't had to worry about this. 
> 
> I've built postgresql from source on FreeBSD (not using the ports collection) 
> and now need to add:
> 
> postgresql_enable="YES" to the rc.conf file so that when the machine is 
> booted, the postmaster will start. 
> 
> Now, I need to understand the mechanics between:
> 
> blah_blah_blah_enable="YES" 
> 
> and 
> 
> $ /usr/local/blah_blah_blah/bin/thingy_ctl -D /usr/blah_blah_blah/data 
> start/stop/restart
> 
> Since I need to be able to build outside the ports collection (other OSes 
> apply), can someone please point me in the right direction for "hooking this 
> up"
> 
> Please?
> Jeff. 
> 
> 
> 
> Jeff Hamann
> [email protected]
> 
> 
> 
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