CHECKPOINT

Function

A checkpoint is a point in the transaction log sequence at which all data files have been updated to reflect the information in the log. All data files will be flushed to a disk.

CHECKPOINT forces a transaction log checkpoint. By default, WALs periodically specify checkpoints in a transaction log. You may use gs_guc to specify run-time parameters checkpoint_segments, checkpoint_timeout, and incremental_checkpoint_timeout to adjust the atomized checkpoint intervals.

Precautions

• Only the system administrator and O&M administrator can invoke CHECKPOINT.
• CHECKPOINT forces an immediate checkpoint when the related command is issued, without waiting for a regular checkpoint scheduled by the system.

Syntax

CHECKPOINT;

Parameter Description

None

Examples

-- Set a checkpoint.
postgres=# CHECKPOINT;