On Wednesday 12 September 2007 11:10:51 Jessica Richard wrote: > Everything was running fine under the default number 5432. After the port > number was changed to another number in postresql.conf file and the server > was restarted, dblink is broken, it is still looking for the old port > number 5432... not sure if everything else is broken as well... > > So, how to change the port number cleanly? There other Postgis components > on the system too. > > Thanks, > Jessica > > > --------------------------------- > Need a vacation? Get great deals to amazing places on Yahoo! Travel. Not sure if this is a full fix per dblink but you might try setting this in the postgres .bashrc or .profile (or even in /etc/profile) export PGPORT=5555 # of course change 5555 to your new port number /Kevin ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 3: Have you checked our extensive FAQ? http://www.postgresql.org/docs/faq