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Subject: Re: FW: backup using pg_dump  postgreSQL 8.3.8
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From: Vibhor Kumar <vibhor.aim@gmail.com>
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Date: Wed, 9 Mar 2011 19:40:06 +0530
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To: Sandy Test <sandy@mcw.co.il>


On Mar 9, 2011, at 7:28 PM, Sandy Test wrote:

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> We have postgreSQL 8.3.8 installed on a windows 8 server (64 bit).
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> We want to be able to run a nightly backup using the pg_dump command.
> Unfortunately, even with the pg_hba.conf fix of adding host postgres =85=
 trust,
> It still asks for a password.
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> 1. Is this a 64bit issue? If the server was 32bit, would it not ask =
for a password?=20

I haven;t seen issue with PG 8.3.8
Please share pg_hba.conf file entry.


> 2. Is there a way of running a dos script that would run the pg_dump =
providing a password when prompted?=20

Include following in dos script.
set PGPASSWORD=3D<passowrd>

Or you can use pgpass.conf file option.

> 3. Is there a way of running the pg_dump with a user that doesn't have =
a password?=20

For that user, you have to mention trust with hostname in pg_hba.conf

Thanks & Regards,
Vibhor Kumar
vibhor.aim@gmail.com
Blog:http://vibhork.blogspot.com