[HACKERS] automatic password for pg_dump to be used for a batch file in vb6
i want to add database backup to my program i developed in visual basic 6, of course i can save the syntax for pg_dump in a batch file and call it inside vb6 via shell, but my problem is that the batch file executes but stops to prompt for a password. how can i supply a password to it automatically or i mean within visual basic 6 so that no user interaction is needed, i don't mind about the security since only the administrator has access for the program. please, any help will be greatly appreciated. thank you. oliver A man is what he is, not what he used to be Looking for earth-friendly autos? Browse Top Cars by Green Rating at Yahoo! Autos' Green Center. http://autos.yahoo.com/green_center/ ---(end of broadcast)--- TIP 6: explain analyze is your friend
Re: [HACKERS] automatic password for pg_dump to be used for a batch file in vb6
oliver rombaoa wrote: i want to add database backup to my program i developed in visual basic 6, of course i can save the syntax for pg_dump in a batch file and call it inside vb6 via shell, but my problem is that the batch file executes but stops to prompt for a password. how can i supply a password to it automatically or i mean within visual basic 6 so that no user interaction is needed, i don't mind about the security since only the administrator has access for the program. please, any help will be greatly appreciated. thank you. 1. pgsql-hackers is not really the right list to ask this question. In future, please ask usage question on pgsql-general 2. have your vb program write out a pgpass file, if necessary also setting up the PGPASSFILE environment setting in the .bat file to point to it. 2-a. alternatively, use some auth method that does not require use of passwords. cheers andrew ---(end of broadcast)--- TIP 9: In versions below 8.0, the planner will ignore your desire to choose an index scan if your joining column's datatypes do not match
Re: [HACKERS] automatic password for pg_dump to be used for a batch file in vb6
oliver rombaoa wrote: i want to add database backup to my program i developed in visual basic 6, of course i can save the syntax for pg_dump in a batch file and call it inside vb6 via shell, but my problem is that the batch file executes but stops to prompt for a password. how can i supply a password to it automatically or i mean within visual basic 6 so that no user interaction is needed, i don't mind about the security since only the administrator has access for the program. please, any help will be greatly appreciated. thank you. Use the pgpass.conf file or the PGPASSWORD environment variable to supply the password. //Magnus ---(end of broadcast)--- TIP 5: don't forget to increase your free space map settings
Re: [HACKERS] automatic password for pg_dump to be used for a batch file in vb6
Firstly, this is the wrong list; this one is to discuss the development OF postgres, NOT with. You need novice or general. Secondly: look for pgpass in the documentation ---(end of broadcast)--- TIP 5: don't forget to increase your free space map settings
