just an update from my tests i restored from the backup. the db is about 2.5TB and the wal archives were about 300GB. the recovery of the db was completed after 3 hours. thx to all for your help -- View this message in context: http://postgresql.1045698.n5.nabble.com/warm-standby-apply-wal-archives-tp4770567p4799786.html Sent from the PostgreSQL - general mailing list archive at Nabble.com. -- Sent via pgsql-general mailing list (pgsql-general@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-general