EnterpriseDB SQL Tutorial: Database Server Administration

SQL Database Lesson Plans: This lesson discusses how to set up and run the database server and the interactions with the operating system. Learn more about SQL and database management by reading this chapter along with other EnterpriseDB SQL and database training materials and lesson plans.

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This part covers topics that are of interest to a EnterpriseDB database administrator.

Chapter 24. Server Run-time Environment

This chapter discusses how to set up and run the database server and the interactions with the operating system.

24.1. The enterprisedb User Account

As with any other server daemon that is connected to outside world, it is advisable to run EnterpriseDB under a separate user account. This user account should only own the data that is managed by the server, and should not be shared with other daemons. (For example, using the user nobody is a bad idea.) It is not advisable to install executables owned by this user because compromised systems could then modify their own binaries.

To add a Unix user account to your system, look for a command useradd or adduser. The user name enterprisedb is often used but is by no means required.

Note: The installers shipping with EnterpriseDB automatically create this account on your behalf if it does not already exist.

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