PostgreSQL Transaction Log File
General Information
Title |
XLOG File Extension |
Extension |
.xlog |
Full Form |
PostgreSQL Transaction Log File |
File Type |
Database Log File |
Developer |
PostgreSQL Global Development Group |
MIME Type |
application/octet-stream |
File Function
Primary Function |
Store transaction data |
Additional Functions |
Recovery, Replication |
Features |
Binary format, Write-ahead logging |
File Characteristics
Quality |
High-integrity |
Supports Layers |
N/A |
Supports Transparency |
N/A |
Editable |
No |
Use Cases
Database Recovery |
Yes |
Data Replication |
Yes |
Audit Logging |
No |
Security and Practices
Security Risks |
Data exposure |
Best Practices |
Access control, Backup |
Historical/Version Information
Initial Release |
1989 |
Latest Version |
PostgreSQL 14 (2021) |
Associated Types
Similar Extensions |
.backup, .dump, .sql |
Software Compatibility
Software |
Usage Policy |
OS Compatibility |
PostgreSQL |
Free |
Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD, UNIX |
pgAdmin |
Free |
Windows, Mac, Linux |