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] > > > > _______________________________________________ > [email protected] mailing list > http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions > To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[email protected]" _______________________________________________ [email protected] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[email protected]"
