i use postgresql-9.2.4 install on ubuntu11.04(natty) and i use the command: *postgres@ubuntu:/$ postgres -D /usr/local/pgsql/data* or use *postgres@ubuntu:/$ /usr/local/pgsql/bin/postmaster -D /usr/local/pgsql/data* to start the server but it's stopping at the message: *LOG: database system was shut down at 2013-05-24 15:07:34 CST LOG: database system is ready to accept connections LOG: autovacuum launcher started* for a long time it seems never continue again and i don't know how to do next... can anyone tell me is there anything wrong? or how to do next? thank you -- View this message in context: http://postgresql.1045698.n5.nabble.com/Help-How-to-start-the-server-tp5756725.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