On Mon, Feb 18, 2008 at 03:00:47PM +0530, Kathirvel, Jeevanandam wrote: > Is there way to minimize the I/O operation on disk/CF. > Can I create RAM file system and point the pg_xlog files to RAM > location instead of CF. whether this will work? it will, but in case you'll lost power you will also (most probably) loose your database. depesz -- quicksil1er: "postgres is excellent, but like any DB it requires a highly paid DBA. here's my CV!" :) http://www.depesz.com/ - blog dla ciebie (i moje CV) ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 2: Don't 'kill -9' the postmaster