We're using postgresql 7.4.5. I've only recently put pg_autovacuum in place as part of our installation, and I'm basically taking the defaults. I doubt it's a problem with autovacuum itself, but rather with my configuration of it. I have some reading to do, so any pointers to existing autovacuum threads would be greatly appreciated! Thanks. - DAP >-----Original Message----- >From: Tom Lane [mailto:tgl@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] >Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 10:46 AM >To: David Parker >Cc: Jeff; Russell Smith; pgsql-performance@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx >Subject: Re: [PERFORM] query plan question > >"David Parker" <dparker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes: >> So I guess I need to figure out why pg_autovacuum isn't analyzing >> those tables. > >Which autovacuum version are you using? The early releases >had some nasty bugs that would allow it to skip tables >sometimes. I think all the known problems are fixed as of >recent 7.4.x updates. > > regards, tom lane >