Florian Weimer wrote: > After an upgrade to 7.4.1 (from 7.3) we see a severe performance > regression in bulk INSERTs.
In turns out that we were running the default configuration, and not the tuned one in /etc/postgresql. *blush* After increasing the number of checkpoint segments and the shared-memory buffers, performance is back to the expected levels. It might even be a bit faster. -- Current mail filters: many dial-up/DSL/cable modem hosts, and the following domains: atlas.cz, bigpond.com, freenet.de, hotmail.com, libero.it, netscape.net, postino.it, tiscali.co.uk, tiscali.cz, tiscali.it, voila.fr, wanadoo.fr, yahoo.com. ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 5: Have you checked our extensive FAQ? http://www.postgresql.org/docs/faqs/FAQ.html