linux question might be bad forum for it.

I have a Redhat AS4 server I set up just for postgres and it has thus far
been extremely excellent.

I am getting to the final stages of my conversion from MSSQL and I want to
make sure I am doing things correctly.

I wanted to be able to use VNC for remote admin (is this the best tool?)

I tried turning it on following the VNC instructions from a web page and it
appeared to create a VNC session (had to type some stuff in terminal
window). When I try to access it though it just says conection denied. The
macine is behind a fire wall and the machine I was using to tes was also
behind the fire wall. The linux does not have firewall turned on or SELinux.
Any ideas why I would get a permission denied. Is there a VNC for dummies
instruction some where? I did get telnet up so maybe I can use this. I will
be using VPN to access the machine and it will not have a public IP (thus no
fire wall stuff on the box needed).

Also as I near completion I am going to want to visit the sloni project to
get replication going between the production box and our development server.
Any hints ideas , urls I should study.

The other concerns I have are making sure I have a good backup (that I can
restore) and a regular vacuum. I have been following threads and have seen
the mention of no need to do a Vacuum verbose. What are the best tools for
doing the auto vacuum and backup. I have the Linux box and also will have
local windows boxes where I can set up programs to do automated SQL tasks.

Appreciate the wisdom of those who know to help keep my experience a
positive one.

Thus far we still have some queries that are slower, but over all it has
been a huge success and will allow our company to continue to grow without
the bloated MSSQL licensing costs. Just the four processor initial system
will save in the neighborhood of 70k which more then offsets the man hours
for the conversion.

Joel Fradkin

Wazagua, Inc.
2520 Trailmate Dr
Sarasota, Florida 34243
Tel. 941-753-7111 ext 305

jfradkin(at)wazagua(dot)com
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