> But I wonder : > > if I have a db ~ 1gb and I delete all the data in the tables ( db is > than nearly empty ) > Issuing a vacuum command takes a long time ( several minutes ). > Why ? > Is there a way to "vacuum" faster ?
We found that vacuuming the database was also slow. We no longer vaccum the database at all, vaccumming only frees up unused pages, however new additions will re-use the free pages so there is no wastage from not vacuuming. If we need to delete all records from all tables from the database we simply delete the whole file from the filesystem and recreate a new empty one, this is much quicker. DISCLAIMER: This information and any attachments contained in this email message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, forwarding, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately by return email, and delete the original message immediately.
