On Tue, 6 Jul 2004, Zeugswetter Andreas SB SD wrote:
> > Should we use a different datatype than time_t for the commit timestamp,
> > one that offers more fine grained differentiation between checkpoints?
>
> Imho seconds is really sufficient. If you know a more precise position
> you will probably know it from backend log or an xlog sniffer. With those
> you can easily use the TransactionId way.
I'd also think that seconds are absolutely sufficient. From my daily
experience I can say that you're normally lucky to know the time
on one minute basis.
If you need to get closer, a log sniffer is unavoidable ...
Greetings, Klaus
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