duyanyan / dypostgresql

OpenShift PostgreSQL Cartridge

The postgresql cartridge provides PostgreSQL on OpenShift.

Template Repository Layout

sql/     SQL data or scripts.

NOTE: Please leave sql and data directories but feel free to create additional directories if needed.

Environment Variables

The postgresql cartridge provides several environment variables to reference for ease of use:

OPENSHIFT_POSTGRESQL_DB_HOST        Numeric host address
OPENSHIFT_POSTGRESQL_DB_PORT        Port
OPENSHIFT_POSTGRESQL_DB_USERNAME    DB Username
OPENSHIFT_POSTGRESQL_DB_PASSWORD    DB Password
OPENSHIFT_POSTGRESQL_DB_LOG_DIR     Directory for log files
OPENSHIFT_POSTGRESQL_DB_PID         PID of current Postgres server
OPENSHIFT_POSTGRESQL_DB_SOCKET_DIR  Postgres socket location
OPENSHIFT_POSTGRESQL_DB_URL         Full server URL of the form "postgresql://user:password@host:port"
OPENSHIFT_POSTGRESQL_VERSION        PostgreSQL version in the form `X.Y`

For more information about environment variables, consult the OpenShift Application Author Guide.