Try this:
http://www.powerpostgresql.com/Downloads/annotated_conf_80.html
Peter L. Berghold wrote:
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>Folks,
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>I remember seeing somewhere a document that outlined how to tune memory
>for optimal operation of a postgres server on Linux. I can't seem to
>find that document again.
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>I did fine one for the 7.x family but not 8.x and I'm currently running
>8.x and noticing some heavy system load doing so.
>
>Any hints/tips appreciated on either where to look or how to tune this
>thing.
>
>Thanks,
>
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