PostgreSQL Security: pg_hba.conf
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What is PostgreSQL Security: pg_hba.conf?
When securing your PostgreSQL database, one of the most important components to configure is the pg_hba.conf (short for PostgreSQL Host-Based Authentication Configuration) file. This file is a part of PostgreSQL's Host-Based Authentication (HBA) system and is responsible for controlling how clients authenticate and connect to your database.
Free resources to learn PostgreSQL Security: pg_hba.conf
- Official docsThe pg_hba.conf file
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It is lesson 52 of 170 in the free PostgreSQL roadmap, in stage 9, Security. If you are new to PostgreSQL, start from stage 1 and come back here in order; if you already know the earlier stages, this lesson stands on its own.