Mike C <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> I need to create a new index on an existing table. The table is constantly
> inserted into every second. Does CREATE INDEX require an exclusive write
> lock on the table? If it does have a write lock what happens to the insert
> statements at the time, are they simply played later or do they fail?

The inserting transactions are blocked until the CREATE INDEX is done.

                        regards, tom lane

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