>> Unfortunately though if there is heavy load, the wal files will be generated more regularly than the 5 minute max. > If you wrote the WAL to an external, mounted disk, wouldn't that solve the issue? What I'm trying to say is that I configured it to keep (60/5) * 24 segments plus a few spare, because I am switching xlog every 5 mins. But if there is heavy load then they will be generated more often than every 5 mins, so that number won't be enough. But I think it's a moot point because they seem to be useless unless you have all of them up to the last base backup. Which to me indicates I need to do a base backup every day...? Cheers, jamie =============================================================================== Please access the attached hyperlink for an important electronic communications disclaimer: http://www.credit-suisse.com/legal/en/disclaimer_email_ib.html =============================================================================== -- Sent via pgsql-general mailing list (pgsql-general@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-general
