Fix: PostgreSQL 18 PGDATA path (initdb fails with old /data path) - #1
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This PR fixes the PostgreSQL 18 initialization issue by updating the PGDATA mount path. |
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same issue. But the author seems like no longer maintenance this project ever |
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Summary
PostgreSQL 18 changed its default data directory structure.
The Sailbox installer still mounts
/var/lib/postgresql/data, which causesinitdbto fail and PostgreSQL never starts.Problem
The official PostgreSQL 18 Docker image no longer uses
/var/lib/postgresql/data.Data is now initialized under:
/var/lib/postgresql
Because the installer mounts the old path, the container starts but PostgreSQL immediately exits with an initialization error.
Fix
Updated the docker-compose template to mount the correct directory:
Before:
After:
Result
After applying this fix, PostgreSQL initializes correctly and Sailbox starts without errors.
Environment