[Pgpool-general] query regarding connection pooling

[Tatsuo Ishii]

> That means, even if the free connection is available in the pool, pgpool starts 
> a new connection. I think, in terms of connection pooling, pgbouncer looks 
> better than pgpool. Because, pgbouncer will always first check in the pool for 
> the connection and if found, will reuse it.

Yes, until connection pool is filled, pgbouncer behaves better. After
connection is filled up, behavior will be same, however.

Anyway each product has its own strength and it's up to you which one
you want to choose.
--
Tatsuo Ishii
SRA OSS, Inc. Japan
English: http://www.sraoss.co.jp/index_en.php
Japanese: http://www.sraoss.co.jp