My os is redhat linux 5.5. And My database is greenplum 4.2.1( postgresql 8.2.15). I will take a look about the init.d directory. Thanks. Guys. Any opinion is welcome. Please help. -- View this message in context: http://postgresql.1045698.n5.nabble.com/how-to-set-up-automatically-startup-database-when-the-server-boot-or-reboot-tp5670442p5670905.html Sent from the PostgreSQL - general mailing list archive at Nabble.com. -- Sent via pgsql-general mailing list (pgsql-general@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-general