security - Why do databases require a separate user account when installing? -


when install postgresql in mac os, need create user named "postgres' in order install db. think same thing applies many other dbs in unix. reason need new user installation?

because it's idea run different things different users if breaks in through security hole in 1 program limited in can things user particular service can do.


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