Michael Paquier wrote: > Hi all, > > As of now, file access functions in genfile.c can only be used by > superusers. This proposal is to relax those functions so as > replication users can use them as well. Here are the functions aimed > by this patch: > - pg_stat_file > - pg_read_binary_file > - pg_read_file > - pg_ls_dir > The main argument for this change is that pg_rewind makes use of those > functions, forcing users to use a superuser role when rewinding a > node.
Can this piggyback on Stephen Frost's proposed patch for reserved roles et al? -- Álvaro Herrera http://www.2ndQuadrant.com/ PostgreSQL Development, 24x7 Support, Remote DBA, Training & Services -- Sent via pgsql-hackers mailing list (pgsql-hackers@postgresql.org) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-hackers