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PostgreSQL min_wal_size: recycled capacity versus retained history

min_wal_size sets a floor for recycling WAL files for future writes. It serves a different purpose from retaining history for standbys, so burst-performance tuning and replication continuity need separate decisions.

Database Postgresql

2026-10-04

Why HA Does Not Make a Long PostgreSQL checkpoint_timeout Safe

A longer PostgreSQL checkpoint_timeout can increase WAL replay exposure not only on the primary but also when a standby restarts. This article explains why HA is not a substitute for recovery-time control and connects checkpoints, restartpoints, monitoring, and failure drills into one availability decision.

Database Postgresql

2026-08-16