Re: Re: Replication through WAL

> Bruce Momjian wrote:
> Okay, would it be helpful if I made a few suggestions on things that I
> as a user/tool developer of postgres might find helpful?

Not sure. I recommend hanging around, and when the discussion starts,
you can add things.

>
> >
> > > Is there an easy way to read the WAL files generated by Postgres? I'm
> > > looking into writting a replication deamon for postgres and think that
> > > the WAL files are the best way to know what has happened to the db and
> > > what has to be replicated. I have a roughed out idea of how to code it
> > > up but the only thing I'm really wrestling with is how read the WAL
> > > files. Can anyone give me some pointers. I've looked at all the xlog*
> > > code and have a basic understading of how it works, but not a real good
> > > one. Any help on this would be appreciated. Thanks
> >
> > Many believe WAL will be the basis for further replication features.
> > We will discuss this as part of 7.2 development in a few weeks.
> >
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