On Tue, 2009-06-02 at 15:21 -0400, Geoffrey wrote: > My problem is, I never see a *.history file, thus my script sits in a > loop looking for it. I see the WAL files showing up on the archive > server, but I don't see a *.history file. > > What am I missing? pg_standby it self isn't a solution for warm standby. It is a component thereof. Also don't use SCP. Use rsync. Take a look at walmgr or PITRTools it will make your life easier. Joshua D. Drake -- PostgreSQL - XMPP: jdrake@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Consulting, Development, Support, Training 503-667-4564 - http://www.commandprompt.com/ The PostgreSQL Company, serving since 1997 -- Sent via pgsql-general mailing list (pgsql-general@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-general