On 2013-07-08 16:17:54 +0530, Hari Babu wrote: > + This utility can also be used to decide whether backup is required or > not when the data page > + in old-master precedes the last applied LSN in old-standby (i.e., > new-master) at the > + moment of the failover. > + </para> > + </refsect1>
I don't think this is safe in any interesting set of cases. Am I missing something? People falsely thinking that it can be used for this is the primary reason for me objecting the patch... Greetings, Andres Freund -- Andres Freund http://www.2ndQuadrant.com/ PostgreSQL Development, 24x7 Support, Training & Services -- Sent via pgsql-hackers mailing list (pgsql-hackers@postgresql.org) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-hackers
