Re: WAL for backup - Mailing list pgsql-novice

From David G Johnston
Subject Re: WAL for backup
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Msg-id 1406663500456-5813214.post@n5.nabble.com
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In response to Re: WAL for backup  (Shreesha <shreesha1988@gmail.com>)
List pgsql-novice
shreesha21 wrote
> Thank you David for the quick response. Appreciate it!
> I am currently running PostgreSQL version 9.3.4.
>
> Actually, when I said 300MB, I was referring to the archive system space.
> So like you suggested, I might have to run pg_basebackup more frequently.
> So are you saying that every time after I run pg_basebackup, if I do
> pg_archivecleanup
> then can I ensure data consistency and reduce the archive storage space?

I am not familiar enough with the specific mechanics to feel comfortable
giving prescriptive advice.  The pg_basebackup and associated mandatory WAL
file comprise a full image of the database and any WAL files created before
then can be removed.

David J.




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