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Protocol

PostgreSQL

Relational database access

Port 5432TCPEncrypted: Optional

Record

Ports
5432
Transport
TCP
Encryption
Optional
Typical use
Application and analytics databases

Security considerations

Configure pg_hba strictly; require TLS and scram sha-256

Where this protocol is explained

Databases

Systems that store, protect and serve structured data with transactional guarantees, indexing and controlled concurrent access.

Topics that use this protocol

Databases

Systems that store, protect and serve structured data with transactional guarantees, indexing and controlled concurrent access.

Other protocols over TCP

DNS over TLSFTPFTPSGlobal CatalogHTTPIMAP / IMAPSKubernetes APILDAPSMicrosoft SQL ServerMySQL / MariaDB

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