On 12 July 2010 14:29, Tom Wilcox <hungrytom@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Hi, > > Is it possible to configure postgres from SQL? > > I am interested in turning off fsync for a set of queries (that take ages to > run) and then turn fsync back on again afterwards. > > Cheers, > Tom > You can only change that option in postgresql.conf and I don't see how that could only apply to a single query. I'd focus more on optimising your queries either by rewriting them, adding indexes (partial/functional where appropriate), keeping things VACUUM'd or using prepared statements. Regards Thom -- Sent via pgsql-general mailing list (pgsql-general@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-general
