Create multiple Postgres instances on same machine

Question

To test streaming replication, I would like to create a second Postgres instance on the same machine. The idea is that if it can be done on the test server, then it should be tr

Answer 1

Steps to create New Server Instance on PostgreSQL 9.5

1. On command prompt run:

   initdb -D Instance_Directory_path -U username -W
   

   (prompts for password)

2. Once the new Instance Directory is created. Run command prompt as Administrator

   pg_ctl register -N service_name -D Instance_Directory_path -o "-p port_no"
   

3. After the service is registered, start server

   pg_ctl start -D Instance_Directory_path -o "-p port_no"