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 |
