Recent EDB and PGDG RPM packages now create the Postgres service account through systemd-sysusers, which can leave hosts using Active Directory or LDAP accounts unable to start the database after a reboot. This post explains why it happens and how to prevent or fix it.

When developing a database solution architecture, it is very important to carefully consider all aspects of the future functionality and respective business needs, so as to avoid unnecessary complexity and expense while ensuring that all business requirements are met. This is particularly important when designing a database system with high availability. In information technology, high...