*Error*: psycopg2.OperationalError: could not translate host name "localhost" to address: Name or service not known *Solution*: Sometimes this error come just because that your LAN cable is not connect to your system. To resolve this problem connect your LAN cable to system then again run the command. You will find that its work Fine. -- View this message in context: http://postgresql.nabble.com/Getting-error-while-starting-the-server-tp5838994p5893684.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