Yes, will take the epoch value from same and create a new file. Upon subsequent calls, will access with that filename...if it fails(incase if the postmaster is restarted), will create a new one. @Melvin Does this capture all failure scenarios?? Or you have any other better ways to do it. Your comments are much appreciated !! -- Sent from: http://www.postgresql-archive.org/PostgreSQL-general-f1843780.html -- Sent via pgsql-general mailing list (pgsql-general@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-general