PostgreSQL Replication Slots

PostgreSQL Replication Slots postgresql create replication slot There are two types of replication slots: logical and physical Logical slots have the property to be able to connect to a particular database, postgresql drop replication slot Let's say for instance you have a replication user called replication , created WITH REPLICATION , the role doesn't actually have permissions to

postgresql drop replication slot The replication slot aids in regulating the rate of change delivery from the primary, if a replica experiences delays in processing changes due

postgresql create replication slot To ensure that WAL segments are not discarded before being sent to all consumers, PostgreSQL uses logical replication slots to track which data was sent to SELECT * FROM pg_replication_slots to see if any replication slots were accidentally created that might be preventing WAL cleanup · SHOW