Re: Table description in the data file (Re: pg_rawdump)

On 2/3/15 1:43 AM, Stephen R. van den Berg wrote:
> In relation to the talk and discussions at FOSDEM regarding
> helping data recovery, I searched the archives for the
> old thread after I performed my last recovery; for reference:
>
> http://www.postgresql.org/message-id/20101019201223.GA15684@cuci.nl
>
> I haven't checked yet if the proposed space there is still
> available in the current disk format, but it might serve as
> a starter and reminder to get the discussion going once more.

Rather than trying to wedge this into a heap page, ISTM it'd be better 
to use a fork. Presumably if you're storing regular tuples that have the 
essential data from pg_class, pg_attribute (and maybe pg_type).
-- 
Jim Nasby, Data Architect, Blue Treble Consulting
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