> On a newly created server I stupidly restored over the top of the > postgres system database using the GUI...(postgresql n00b) and am > wondering a couple of things. > Firstly, if this database is overwritten, is it detrimental to the running of PostgreSQL? > Secondly is it just a simple matter of restoring it using a backup from a different PostgreSQL instance installed elsewhere. When you say "system database", do you mean 'template1'? Or 'template0'? Or 'postgres'? Or something else? THINK BEFORE YOU PRINT - Save paper if you don't really need to print this *******************Confidentiality and Privilege Notice******************* The material contained in this message is privileged and confidential to the addressee. If you are not the addressee indicated in this message or responsible for delivery of the message to such person, you may not copy or deliver this message to anyone, and you should destroy it and kindly notify the sender by reply email. Information in this message that does not relate to the official business of Weatherbeeta must be treated as neither given nor endorsed by Weatherbeeta. Weatherbeeta, its employees, contractors or associates shall not be liable for direct, indirect or consequential loss arising from transmission of this message or any attachments e-mail.
