Resolved PostgreSQL connection and security issues

• Day: 2023-01-29
• Time: 18:05 to 18:35
• Project: Dev
• Workspace: WP 2: Operational
• Status: Completed
• Priority: MEDIUM
• Assignee: Matías Nehuen Iglesias
• Tags: Postgresql, Database, Security, Installation, Troubleshooting

Description

Session Goal: The primary aim of this session was to resolve PostgreSQL connection issues and enhance database security by setting a password for the ‘postgres’ user.

Key Activities:

• Reinstalled PostgreSQL on Ubuntu and Debian-based systems, ensuring proper setup and configuration.
• Utilized terminal commands to manage and display command history with timestamps for better tracking of executed commands.
• Analyzed PostgreSQL connection errors, identifying a lack of password for the ‘postgres’ user as the root cause.
• Set a password for the ‘postgres’ user and configured authentication methods in the pg_hba.conf file.
• Successfully connected to the PostgreSQL server as the ‘postgres’ user using the command line.

Achievements:

• Successfully reinstalled PostgreSQL and resolved connection issues by setting a password for the ‘postgres’ user.
• Enhanced security by configuring authentication settings in PostgreSQL.

Pending Tasks:

• Review and optimize the PostgreSQL configuration for performance improvements.
• Document the troubleshooting process and solutions for future reference.

Evidence

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