If PostgreSQL decides to use an index, does he every time load the whole B-tree into memory? or maybe loads only specific subtree or some chunks of index? -- View this message in context: http://www.postgresql-archive.org/Index-loading-methods-tp5952220.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