Ian Westmacott <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > If the WAL is lost, can you lose more than the data since the last > checkpoint?
The problem is that you might have partially-applied actions since the last checkpoint, rendering your database inconsistent; then *all* the data is suspect if not actually corrupt. regards, tom lane ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 3: Have you checked our extensive FAQ? http://www.postgresql.org/docs/faq