On Wed, 2003-10-08 at 14:05, Josh Berkus wrote: > Hmmm ... both, I think. The Install Docs should have: > > "Here are the top # things you will want to adjust in your PostgreSQL.conf: > 1) Shared_buffers <link> > 2) Sort_mem <link> > 3) effective_cache_size <link> > 4) random_page_cost <link> > 5) Fsync <link> > etc."
> Barring an objection, I'll get to work on this. I think this kind of information belongs in the documentation proper, not in the installation instructions. I think you should put this kind of tuning information in the "Performance Tips" chapter, and include a pointer to it in the installation instructions. -Neil ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 5: Have you checked our extensive FAQ? http://www.postgresql.org/docs/faqs/FAQ.html