take a look inside the rpm and see what it installed: rpm -ql <rpmname> On Thu, Jun 07, 2007 at 10:51:59AM +0200, phillip wrote: > hie i am a newbie to Postgresql. I installed Postgresql using an rpm. my > problem is that when i issue the service postgresql start command the > database is failing to start. Where can i get the error logs for the > database so that i can see what is the problem. Is there a another way of > starting it > > Thanks -- Lost time is when we learn nothing from the experiences of life. Time gained is when we grow to have a wisdom that is tested in the reality of life.