This part contains reference information forPostgreSQL server applications and support utilities. These commands can only be run usefully on the host where the database server resides. Other utility programs are listed inReference II,PostgreSQL Client Applications.

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initdb -- create a newPostgreSQL database cluster

pg_controldata -- display control information of aPostgreSQL database cluster

pg_ctl -- initialize, start, stop, or control aPostgreSQL server

pg_resetxlog -- reset the write-ahead log and other control information of aPostgreSQL database cluster

postgres -- PostgreSQL database server

postmaster -- PostgreSQL database server