Adrian Klaver-3 wrote > On 02/07/2014 11:08 AM, Joe Van Dyk wrote: >> I'd like to have join_collapse_limit=20 for all users that belong to a >> certain group. Is there a way to do that without having to alter all the >> roles that are in that group? > > From what I see in the docs no: > > http://www.postgresql.org/docs/9.3/interactive/sql-alterrole.html > > "Whenever the role subsequently starts a new session, the specified > value becomes the session default, overriding whatever setting is > present in postgresql.conf or has been received from the postgres > command line. This only happens at login time; executing SET ROLE or SET > SESSION AUTHORIZATION does not cause new configuration values to be set. " > > Looks like the settings only apply to the role that logs in. This does not, by itself, preclude role-inheritance of variable values. It would simply mean that the inheritance resolution routine would only be resolved at logon. Unlike GRANT/REVOKE variable value inheritance has potential for multiple-inheritance resolution ambiguities - which likely increases cost/benefit equation for anyone looking to implement such a feature. There is like a scripting solution to this problem to at least minimize the burden but I do not recall seeing anything already in place that meets this need. David J. -- View this message in context: http://postgresql.1045698.n5.nabble.com/roles-inheriting-configuration-values-tp5791011p5791036.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