I have a PostgreSQL DB at my computer and I have an application that runs queries on it.
How can I see which queries has run on my DB?
I use a Linux computer and pgadmin.
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any details about what does your application look like and how it accesses database?pavel_kazlou– pavel_kazlou2011-11-21 07:06:32 +00:00Commented Nov 21, 2011 at 7:06
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Turn on the server log:
log_statement = all
This will log every call to the database server.
I would not use log_statement = all on a production server. Produces huge log files.
The manual about logging-parameters:
log_statement(enum)Controls which SQL statements are logged. Valid values are
none(off),ddl,mod, andall(all statements). [...]
Resetting the log_statement parameter requires a server reload (SIGHUP). A restart is not necessary. Read the manual on how to set parameters.
Don't confuse the server log with pgAdmin's log. Two different things!
You can also look at the server log files in pgAdmin, if you have access to the files (may not be the case with a remote server) and set it up correctly. In pgadmin III, have a look at: Tools -> Server status. That option was removed in pgadmin4.
I prefer to read the server log files with vim (or any editor / reader of your choice).
answered Nov 21, 2011 at 7:10
Erwin Brandstetter
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kamaci
Brandstetter I will just see logs and turn it off. Is it enough just to make log_statement = all? I have opened Server status it asked me something about installing a package but it opened a window and writes: Logs are not available for this server. Should I restart my postgresql?
Erwin Brandstetter
@kamaci: I amended my answer with additional information. Follow the links I provided for more.
PostgreSql is very advanced when related to logging techniques
Logs are stored in Installationfolder/data/pg_log folder. While log settings are placed in postgresql.conf file.
Log format is usually set as stderr. But CSV log format is recommended. In order to enable CSV format change in
log_destination = 'stderr,csvlog'
logging_collector = on
In order to log all queries, very usefull for new installations, set min. execution time for a query
log_min_duration_statement = 0
In order to view active Queries on your database, use
SELECT * FROM pg_stat_activity
To log specific queries set query type
log_statement = 'all' # none, ddl, mod, all
For more information on Logging queries see PostgreSql Log.
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While using Django with postgres 10.6, logging was enabled by default, and I was able to simply do:
tail -f /var/log/postgresql/*
Ubuntu 18.04, django 2+, python3+
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Peter Chaula
This seems to only log inserts and queries that failed with an error, Helpful answer nontheless.
Николай Лубышев
IMHO better
tail -f /var/log/postgresql/*.log to ignore *.log.gz filesYou can see in pg_log folder if the log configuration is enabled in postgresql.conf with this log directory name.
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