Re: [HACKERS] Re: Max backend limits cleaned up

I got it working by adding a -N 32 to the postmaster startup.  Looks
like my site BSD/OS can't start 64 backends.  Some of my configuration
is wrong.  Perhaps we need 32 as the default.


> Bruce Momjian <maillist@candle.pha.pa.us> writes:
> >> 5. Allocation of semaphores and shared memory is now based on
> >> -N switch value (default or specified) rather than the MAXBACKENDS
> >> constant.
> 
> > sgml and man documenation updates, right?  Or should I do it?
> 
> I put something into the docs last night in the places where configure
> and postmaster switches are described.
> 
> I am thinking, though, that we also ought to have FAQ entries under
> headings like:
> 
>     I get "IpcSemaphoreCreate: semget failed (No space left on device)"
>     when I try to start the postmaster
> 
>     I get 'Sorry, too many clients already' when trying to connect
> 
> If you like, I'll try to write up a first cut at these.
> 
>             regards, tom lane
> 


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