From 2bd17a5f52fe3a57569157dd58792c396f9fc5d2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Bruce Momjian Date: Mon, 12 Jul 2004 00:18:57 +0000 Subject: Add FAQ entry on hardware selection. --- doc/src/FAQ/FAQ.html | 15 +++++++++++++-- 1 file changed, 13 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) (limited to 'doc/src/FAQ/FAQ.html') diff --git a/doc/src/FAQ/FAQ.html b/doc/src/FAQ/FAQ.html index 8710360609d..329787f85aa 100644 --- a/doc/src/FAQ/FAQ.html +++ b/doc/src/FAQ/FAQ.html @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ alink="#0000ff">

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for PostgreSQL

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Last updated: Fri Jun 4 00:09:16 EDT 2004

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Last updated: Sun Jul 11 20:18:47 EDT 2004

Current maintainer: Bruce Momjian (pgman@candle.pha.pa.us)
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3.10) Why do I need to do a dump and restore to upgrade PostgreSQL releases?
+ 3.10) What computer hardware should I use?

Operational Questions

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1.7) What is the latest release?

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The latest release of PostgreSQL is version 7.4.2.

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The latest release of PostgreSQL is version 7.4.3.

We plan to have major releases every six to eight months.

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3.11) What computer hardware should I use?

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Because PC hardware is mostly compatible, people tend to believe that + all PC hardware is of equal quality. It is not. ECC RAM, SCSI, and + quality motherboards are more reliable and have better performance than + less expensive hardware. PostgreSQL will run on almost any hardware, + but if you are building a server where reliability and performance are + concerns, it is wise to research your hardware options thoroughly. Our + email lists can be used to discuss hardware options and tradeoffs.

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Operational Questions

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