On 19 October 2010 11:16, Josh Berkus <j...@agliodbs.com> wrote: > 4. I can start a new replica off the master by running a single command-line > utility on the standby and giving it connection information to the master. > Using this connection, it should be able to start a backup snapshot, copy > the entire database and any required logs, and then come up in standby mode. > All that should be required for this is one or two highport connections to > the master. No recovery.conf file is required, or exists.
Having just configured replication for the first time with 9.0, I agree in general with your whole message, but in particular, I want to give a double-thumbs-up to the above. Resolving this one item would subtract a great deal of pain -- and potential for error -- from the process. Cheers, BJ -- Sent via pgsql-hackers mailing list (pgsql-hackers@postgresql.org) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-hackers
