Gauthier, Dave wrote: > Problem: Some users (scripts actually) try to connect to a DB who's name is derived from environmental variables. The DB doesn't exist (yet), and I want them to connect to a different DB for the time being. Is there a way to define an alias for the existing DB that = the db name that doesn't exist? Or is there a way to have PG fail over to a default DB should a DB connect fail? I can implement the fail over outside PG, but those users who make a direct connect to the DB don't use that code. This has been requested previously. Probably the only reason it hasn't gotten done yet is that nobody has cooked up a patch. Searching the archives for "database synonyms" might be fruitful. -- Álvaro Herrera http://www.2ndQuadrant.com/ PostgreSQL Development, 24x7 Support, Training & Services -- Sent via pgsql-general mailing list (pgsql-general@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-general