wiki/wiki/docker-images/postgres.md

Postgres

The official container and documentation was made by Postgres. The Docker container is mainly used in combination with other containers. To achieve this in the easiest way use a docker-compose file

Environment-variables

Set the following environment-variables in the environment: section of the docker-compose file.

Name	Usage	Default
POSTGRES_ROOT_PASSWORD	set the postgres admin password
POSTGRES_USER	set the postgres username
POSTGRES_PASSWORD	set the postgres user password
POSTGRES_DB	specify postgres database to use

Volumes

Set the following volumes in the volumes: section of the docker-compose file.

Volume-Name	Container mount	Description
postgres	/var/lib/postgresql/data	storage for owncloud data
postgres_config	/config/sql	initial sql setup and config

Networks

You can set networks in the networks: part of a docker-compose file to connect the database with other docker containers.