Re: cpu_tuple_cost

Greg Sabino Mullane wrote:
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> > Reducing random_page_cost is usually the best way to get the
> > planner to favor indexscans more.
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> On that note, can I raise the idea again of dropping the default
> value for random_page_cost in postgresql.conf? I think 4 is too
> conservative in this day and age. Certainly the person who will
> be negatively impacted by a default drop of 4 to 3 will be the
> exception and not the rule.

Agreed.  I think we should reduce it at least to 3.

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