Streaming replication slots in PostgreSQL - 2ndQuadrant

PostgreSQL versions where pgoutput wasn't yet introduced To use test_decoding , first create a logical replication slot with test_decoding as the plugin type

You must drop unused replication slots Failing to do so can lead to server unavailability How to drop a slot If you are not actively

postgres delete replication slot Don't drop the group slot Although usually inactive, it's still vital to the proper operation of the EDB Postgres Distributed cluster If you drop it, then

postgres replication slot Replication slots for High Availability A replication slot exists solely on the instance that created it, and PostgreSQL does not replicate it on the standby