Running DS-Client using PostgreSQL database on Mac OS X with Apple Remote Desktop (ARD)
Creation Date: March 02, 2006
Revision Date: March 02, 2006
Product: DS‑Client (Macintosh)
Summary
This article deals with some potential problems when running DS-Client using PostgreSQL database on Mac OS X with Apple Remote Desktop (ARD) installed.
Problem
ARD uses a built-in PosgreSQL that listens to port 5432. If DS-Client's own PostgreSQL is also configured to listen to port 5432, the database fails to start because of this conflict.
DS-Client may not function properly with this built-in database due to version problems.
Workaround
The port conflict can be resolved by changing one of the port numbers:
1. Edit the file postgresql.conf
The file is in the folder defined by $PGDATA (usually /Library/PostgreSQL8/). For ARD, this file is normally located in /var/db/RemoteManagement/RMDB/rmdb.data/.
2. Remove the comment from the line "port = xxxx" and change it to something else.
3. Restart the service.
NOTE: When installing DS-Client, make sure to set the port number in the Database Login Screen to the correct value. If the software is already installed, you can check or change the Database Port field value in the configuration file. Changes will take effect after the service restarts.