> >> 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. Andreas ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 7: don't forget to increase your free space map settings
