Re: PostgreSQL 8.2.3

On 10 Nov 2010, at 18:30, Jason wrote:

> Thanks for the replies.
>
> Yes - we're aware that there are newer versions of PostgreSQL out there. If
> it were completely up to us we would be using 8.2.18 or even 8.4. The
> problem is - we need to install on a network that has a rather involved
> approval process for all software tools that are introduced. 8.2.3 was
> previously approved. Getting a newer version of PostgreSQL approved would
> probably take time that we do not have given the time-critical nature of our
> effort.

What happens if for some other piece of approved software a patch comes out? Do you need to approve the patched version of the software again or is it okay to apply it?

I think you may have made an error by getting specifically PG 8.2.3 approved. I think you should have tried to get 8.2 (without the minor version number) approved instead.
Also, now is probably a good time to start with getting 8.4 or even 9.0 approved, so that you can upgrade in the not too distant future.

Alban Hertroys

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