[GENERAL] which work memory parameter is used for what?

Hello, I am confused on which are the parameters for different queries. I am trying to run VACUUM on a big table, and it is easier for me to set the work memory for the specific session instead of tuning it in postgresql.conf. I noticed that if I do: set work_mem='1GB'; it doesn't help VACUUM,

[GENERAL] which work memory parameter is used for what?

Hello, I am confused on which are the parameters for different queries. I am trying to run VACUUM on a big table, and it is easier for me to set the work memory for the specific session instead of tuning it in postgresql.conf. I noticed that if I do: set work_mem='1GB'; it doesn't help VACUUM,