"Zeugswetter Andreas SB SD" <ZeugswetterA@spardat.at> writes:
> What I think is possible is the following (continuous backup of WAL assumed):
> - disable VACUUM
> - issue CHECKPOINT "C1"
> - backup all files
> - reenable VACUUM
> - restore files
> - adapt pg_control (checkpoint "C1")
> - recover WAL until at least end of backup
I do not understand this fixation on "disable VACUUM". What are you
thinking that will buy you? AFAICS it would make no difference.
> I am not sure about clog, isn't clog logged in xlog ?
Right. For the purposes of PITR, clog behaves the same as regular
data files. You gotta back it up, but a filesystem copy will be
inconsistent until fixed by WAL replay.
regards, tom lane
