Set up external PostgreSQL

To use an external PostgreSQL database with Continuous Delivery for Puppet Enterprise (PE), set up the connection on the Config page in Puppet Application Manager (PAM).

On the Config page in PAM, click Set up external PostgreSQL and complete these fields:
  • PostgreSQL endpoint: The hostname and port (in hostname:port format) used to connect to PostgreSQL.
  • CD4PE PostgreSQL username: The username for a user authorized to connect to the CD4PE PostgreSQL database.
  • CD4PE PostgreSQL password: The password for the CD4PE PostgreSQL username.
  • CD4PE PostgreSQL database: The database to use with CD4PE. Defaults to cd4pe if unspecified.

Select the PostgreSQL SSL mode to use when connecting to the databases during preflight checks.

Click Save config.