Re: [HACKERS] Changing the default wal_sync_method to open_sync for

[Bruce Momjian <pgman(at)candle(dot)pha(dot)pa(dot)us>]

Marc G. Fournier wrote:
> On Thu, 17 Mar 2005, Bruce Momjian wrote:
> 
> > Dave Page wrote:
> >>> 2.  Another question is what to do with 8.0.X?  Do we
> >>> backpatch this for
> >>> Win32 performance?  Can we test it enough to know it will work well?
> >>> 8.0.2 is going to have a more rigorous testing cycle because of the
> >>> buffer manager changes.
> >>
> >> This question was asked earlier, and iirc, a few people said yes, and
> >> no-one said no. I'm most definitely in the yes camp.
> >
> > I have backpatched O_SYNC for Win32 to 8.0.X.  Everyone seems to agree
> > it should be supported by wal_sync_method.  --- the "default" issue
> > still needs discussion.
> 
> Even with Magnus' explanation that we're talking Hardware, and not OS risk 
> issues, I still think that the default should be the "least risky", with 
> the other options being well explained from both a risk/performance 
> standpoint, so that its a conscious decision on the admin's side ...
> 
> Any 'risk of data loss' has always been taboo, making the default 
> behaviour be to increase that risk seems to be a step backwards to me .. 
> having the option, fine ... effectively forcing that option is what I'm 
> against (and, by forcing, I mean how many ppl "change from the default"?)

I understand that logic.  Please see my posting that their fsync is
something we don't have on Unix.

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