On Fri, 2004-07-16 at 16:58, Zeugswetter Andreas SB SD wrote: > > >> Do we need a checkpoint after the archiving > > >> starts but before the backup begins? > > > > > No. > > > > Actually yes. > > Sorry, I did incorrectly not connect 'archiving' with the backed up xlogs :-( > So yes, you need one checkpoint after archiving starts. Imho turning on xlog > archiving should issue such a checkpoint just to be sure. >
By agreement, archive_mode can only be turned on at postmaster startup, which means you always have a checkpoint - either because you shut it down cleanly, or you didn't and it recovers, then writes one. There is always something to start the rollforward. So, non-issue. Best regards, Simon Riggs ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 8: explain analyze is your friend
