Re: Performance Expectations - Mailing list pgsql-admin

From Derek Hamilton
Subject Re: Performance Expectations
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In response to Performance Expectations  ("Derek Hamilton" <derek@capweb.com>)
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Hey Marc,

I've run the EXPLAIN statement on the query and it does use the index.

I also use an "order by" on the table that does not include the indexed
field.  Would adding an index for the fields I'm ordering by help at all?

Thanks,
Derek

> I would suggest simply doing an EXPLAIN on your query and examining the
> output.  It will tell you whether your index is being used or not.  That's
> a big first step in determining what your optimal performance expectations
> should be.
>


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