Unable to connect postgreSQL 8.4 with java application.

Hi,

I am a newbie to postgreSQL. I am trying to connect my java application(using jdbc) with postgreSQL 8.4 , but I am getting the following error :

FATAL: no pg_hba.conf entry for host "172.17.88.52", user "postgres", database "ofbiz-test", SSL off

I tried adding the host name in pg_hba.conf file as :

host all all 172.17.88.52 255.255.255.255 trust

but when I restart the server, I get an error...

Could you please help to to find out the missing step.
Also, if there are any more instructions to be followed...

Is it necessary to use postgreSQL with SSL if my java application uses SSL??

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Thanks & Regards,
Neha Mehta

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