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4.3.2. Database Configuration
This step creates and populates the initial database. This step can take quite a while. If you would like to monitor the progress of the installation, use
tail in a separate window to monitor the /var/log/rhn/install_db.log file.
Embedded Database
If you are installing Red Hat Satellite with an Embedded Database, this process is automatic.
** Database: Setting up database connection for PostgreSQL backend. ** Database: Installing the database: ** Database: This is a long process that is logged in: ** Database: /var/log/rhn/install_db.log *** Progress: # ** Database: Installation complete. ** Database: Populating database. *** Progress: ###################################
External or Managed Database
If you are installing Red Hat Satellite with a Managed Database or External Database, the script prompts for connection details to the database.
** Database: Setting up database connection for PostgreSQL backend. Hostname (leave empty for local)? mydb.example.com Port [5432]? Database? db Username? dbuser Password? password ** Database: Populating database. *** Progress: ###################################
Important
The Installation Script does not allow blank password values. Make sure the chosen database user has a password.
After a completed database installation, the Installation Script continues configuration.
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