Hi Dave, Dave Cramer wrote: > I'd like to stop autovac by changing the conf file then sending the > server a HUP > > This "appears" to work, the logs show autovac terminated by > administrative command. Then a few minutes later I see a vacuum process > spawned. > > Is it possible that there are timers that aren't being properly > terminated here ?
I wonder whether there are tables that need an emergency vacuum (i.e. they have reached the freeze horizon). What version are you running anyway? -- Alvaro Herrera http://www.CommandPrompt.com/ PostgreSQL Replication, Consulting, Custom Development, 24x7 support -- Sent via pgsql-hackers mailing list (pgsql-hackers@postgresql.org) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-hackers
