[prev in list] [next in list] [prev in thread] [next in thread]
List: postgresql-general
Subject: Re: [GENERAL] Bitmap Scan Pages
From: Jim Nasby <decibel () decibel ! org>
Date: 2007-04-30 12:53:09
Message-ID: F752FE4D-D222-475D-8B07-275FEBBE143C () decibel ! org
[Download RAW message or body]
On Apr 25, 2007, at 7:36 AM, Listmail wrote:
> Is there a way to know how many pages were hit by a Bitmap Heap
> scan ?
>
> For instance :
>
> Bitmap Heap Scan on posts
> (cost=56.71..295.24 rows=2123 width=67)
> (actual time=0.575..1.462 rows=2160 loops=1)
>
> I'd like to know if it hit 2160 pages (ie I should really run
> CLUSTER) or 50 pages (ie. my table is well clustered, everything
> cool).
> Since, when it's cached, it's so fast anyway I cant' tell the
> difference, but when it's not cached, it is important.
>
> This would give an interesting probe for EXPLAIN ANALYZE tuning...
If you don't have anything else running in the database and you've
got stats_block_level on, you could probably determine how many pages
are being run by consulting the appropriate pg_statio_* view.
--
Jim Nasby jim@nasby.net
EnterpriseDB http://enterprisedb.com 512.569.9461 (cell)
---------------------------(end of broadcast)---------------------------
TIP 3: Have you checked our extensive FAQ?
http://www.postgresql.org/docs/faq
[prev in list] [next in list] [prev in thread] [next in thread]
Configure |
About |
News |
Add a list |
Sponsored by KoreLogic