Hello Sir, During the installation of "Postgresql Database Server" when I am tring execute the command "/usr/local/pgsql/bin/postgres -D /usr/local/pgsql/data" it shows an error message: LOG: could not translate host name "localhost", service "5432" to address: Name or service not known WARNING: could not create listen socket for "localhost" FATAL: could not create any TCP/IP sockets Now I am in a great trouble. You please send me the necessary steps to rectify that problem. I am waiting for your reply. With regards, Ankur Sahu, Software Engineer. ___________________________________ IIT Kharagpur, http://www.iitkgp.ac.in ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 3: Have you checked our extensive FAQ? http://www.postgresql.org/docs/faq