Sarlav, > I am sorry, I am not aware of what random_page_cost is, as I am new to > Postgres. What does it signify and how do I reduce random_page_cost? It's a parameter in your postgresql.conf file. After you test it, you will want to change it there and reload the server (pg_ctl reload). However, you can test it on an individual connection: SET random_page_cost=2.5 (the default is 4.0) -- --Josh Josh Berkus Aglio Database Solutions San Francisco