This section explains only the special requirements for installing PostgreSQL for use with HA for PostgreSQL. For complete information about installing and configuring PostgreSQL, see http://www.postgresql.org. For complete information about installing and configuring an Oracle Solaris non-global zone, see Introduction to Oracle Solaris Zones.
For each PostgreSQL database that you are installing and configuring choose the following tasks according to your zone type.
Determine whether you have to configure HA for PostgreSQL to run in the global zone or in an HA for Solaris Zones configuration.
The global zone procedure is applicable if you install PostgreSQL in the global zone or in a zone cluster.
The HA for Solaris Zones procedure is applicable if you install PostgreSQL in a non-global zone that is configured with HA for Solaris Zones.
To install and configure PostgreSQL in the global zone, complete the following tasks:
To install and configure PostgreSQL in an HA for Solaris Zones configuration, complete the following tasks: