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Postgres Serials Should be BIGINT (and How to Migrate)

65 · Crunchy Data · Jan. 20, 2026, 1:04 p.m.
Production Postgres postgresql Data Integrity Database Management Software Upgrade
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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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