Configure PostgreSQL by storing the database files in an alternative location, initializing the data directory, setting the database service to start on boot, and start the database service.
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(Optional) If you want to store database files in an alternative location follow the steps in the section
Specifying an Alternative PostgreSQL Data Directory.
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Initialize the PostgreSQL data directory:
Red Hat EL 6:
service postgresql-9.5 initdb
Red Hat EL 7:
/usr/pgsql-9.5/bin/postgresql95-setup initdb
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Set the database service to start on boot:
chkconfig postgresql-9.5 on
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Start the database service:
service postgresql-9.5 start
