I am going to start working on it. I am concerned it is a big job. I will post questions as I find them, and the one below is a good one.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Qingqing Zhou wrote: > > "Qingqing Zhou" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes > > > > The start/stop routine is quite like Bgwriter. > > > > I just realized that the non-standard backend can't execute any SQL command. > If so, how would the background pg_autovacuum do "vacuum"? It could be > forked more like a standard backend, but this is obviously not a good idea, > since we don't know which database this process will sit on. > > A possible solution is that backgroud pg_autovacuum could fork another > process to connect to postmaster as an ordinary backend each time it feels > that a "vacuum" is needed. > > Any ideas? > > Regards, > Qingqing > > > > ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- > TIP 5: Have you checked our extensive FAQ? > > http://www.postgresql.org/docs/faq > -- Bruce Momjian | http://candle.pha.pa.us pgman@candle.pha.pa.us | (610) 359-1001 + If your life is a hard drive, | 13 Roberts Road + Christ can be your backup. | Newtown Square, Pennsylvania 19073 ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 5: Have you checked our extensive FAQ? http://www.postgresql.org/docs/faq
