Case Insensitive Database

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I currently have a mysql database that is case insensitive. Is it
possible to set up a case insensitive database in PostgressQl? So far
it doesn't look like it. And if it is possible what are the variables I
need to set?

Thanks



Pam Ozer






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pozer [ Di, 24 August 2010 20:43 ] [ ID #2046563 ]

Re: Case Insensitive Database

On Tue, Aug 24, 2010 at 12:43 PM, Ozer, Pam <pozer [at] automotive.com> wrote:
> I currently have a mysql database that is case insensitive.=A0 Is it poss=
ible
> to set up a case insensitive database in PostgressQl?=A0 So far it doesn=
=92t
> look like it.=A0 And if it is possible what are the variables I need to s=
et?

You can use the contrib module for citext types.

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Scott Marlowe [ Di, 24 August 2010 21:10 ] [ ID #2046565 ]
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