Reinier, For future notice, [SQL] is the correct list for this kind of inquiry. Please do not post it to [HACKERS]. And please don't cross-post ... it results in a lot of needless duplication of effort.
> I have defined a table and the necessary indices. > Is the order of index creation relevant? I.e., should I create the > indices before inserting > entries or the other way around? Ummm ... not to be obvious, or anything, but did you VACCUUM ANALYZE after populating your table? There's also some special steps to take if you are regularly deleting large numbers of records. -Josh ______AGLIO DATABASE SOLUTIONS___________________________ Josh Berkus Complete information technology [EMAIL PROTECTED] and data management solutions (415) 565-7293 for law firms, small businesses fax 621-2533 and non-profit organizations. San Francisco ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 4: Don't 'kill -9' the postmaster