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Postgres Serials Should be BIGINT (and How to Migrate)
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Crunchy Data
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Jan. 20, 2026, 1:04 p.m.
Production Postgres
postgresql
Data Integrity
Database Management
Software Upgrade
Summary
The post discusses the default setting of checksums in Postgres 18, emphasizing its importance for data integrity and addressing potential issues when upgrading. It provides guidance on how to migrate to handle this change effectively.
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