difference between checkpoint_segments and wal_keep_segments inpostgres configuration file - Mailing list pgsql-general

From Raghavendra Rao J S V
Subject difference between checkpoint_segments and wal_keep_segments inpostgres configuration file
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I am not clear the difference between  checkpoint_segments and wal_keep_segments .

I would like to now below things. Please explain.Thanks in advance.

  • Difference  between checkpoint_segments and wal_keep_segments value 
  • Role  of  checkpoint_segments and wal_keep_segments 
  • Which one should has higher value.
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Regards,
Raghavendra Rao J S V

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