Re: Don't removes/recycles WAL files at all - Mailing list pgsql-general

On Wednesday 30 July 2003 18:54, Michael Govorun wrote:
> Please, help.
>
> versions: 7.3.3, 7.3.4
>
> Server don't recycles or removes WAL files at all, generating 12-20 files
> every day.
>
> -rw-------    1 postgres postgres 16777216 Jul 29 01:54 0000000000000000
> -rw-------    1 postgres postgres 16777216 Jul 29 01:55 0000000000000001
[...etc]

First thing I'd look for is if there is an old uncommitted transaction lurking
around somewhere. If the transaction doesn't commit, the WAL will need to
keep that data around.

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  Richard Huxton
  Archonet Ltd