Re: Using Explain

"P. Dwayne Miller" <dmiller@espgroup.net> writes:
> Any places to look that might explain the results of explain?

http://www.ca.postgresql.org/users-lounge/docs/7.1/postgres/performance-tips.html

If you're still confused, feel free to post the query, table schemas,
and EXPLAIN output.

BTW, have you run VACUUM ANALYZE?  If not, you're unlikely to get a
good plan.
        regards, tom lane