> > > Is there any existing way of making queries from > > > postmaster (other than setting up a client > > > connection from it)? > > > > There is no existing way, and none will be added in > > the future either. > > There are good system-reliability reasons for > > keeping the postmaster > > away from the database. > > Ok, but it seems wasteful to build primitive database > functionality in parallell to the real database.
This issue affects mutual SSL authentication and PKIX in addition to Kerberos. See a followup post for details.... Bottom line: we should identify and document a canonical solution. P.S., in the case of PKIX, there's a well-defined interface and there's no conceptual problem with maintaining the database via the regular client interface. Bootstrapping the system may be another matter. Bear ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 5: Have you checked our extensive FAQ? http://www.postgresql.org/users-lounge/docs/faq.html
