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Raymond Ops
Raymond Ops
Apr 8, 2025 · Databases

How to Recover a PostgreSQL Database After Power Loss and Checkpoint Corruption

This guide explains how to diagnose and fix a PostgreSQL instance that fails to start after a power outage, covering log inspection, missing socket files, PID checks, checkpoint corruption detection, and recovery using pg_resetwal.

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How to Recover a PostgreSQL Database After Power Loss and Checkpoint Corruption