PostgreSQL how to see which queries have run
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).
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.
I found the log file at /usr/local/var/log/postgres.log on a mac installation from brew.