Chapter 6. Performing Postgres ProGate Secure Installation and Setup

Table of Contents

6.1. Instructions for Installation and Setup of Postgres ProGate Components
6.1.1. Configuring the Supporting Database
6.1.2. Restricting Access to the Postgres ProGate Configuration
6.1.3. Setting up the Web Server
6.2. Setting up Postgres ProGate Security Parameters
6.2.1. Restricting the Access Token Validity Period for the User of the Postgres ProGate Web Interface
6.2.2. Restricting the List of Network Addresses Listened for by the Postgres ProGate Backend
6.2.3. Setup Considerations for Using Console Applications

This section provides general recommendations how to choose and apply security parameters of the Postgres ProGate configuration and operation environment.

The setup described here aims to ensure the Postgres ProGate secure state, which is achieved by: