The Essential postgresql.conf

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This document discusses the essential parameters of postgresql.conf and their configurations for optimizing PostgreSQL performance. Key topics include types of settings, when they take effect, and specific configurations for connection management, logging, memory sizing, Write Ahead Logging (WAL) management, checkpoint management, and vacuum management. Additional details are provided on best practices, potential pitfalls, and external resources for PostgreSQL tuning.

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