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PostgreSQL primary and standby synchronizing logical replication slots to keep Debezium and other CDC consumers running after failover

Engineering31 Oct 2026· 11 min

PostgreSQL Logical Replication Failover: Keep CDC Running After Promotion

A production guide to PostgreSQL 17+ logical failover slots: configure slot synchronization, protect WAL, verify standby readiness, and recover CDC consumers safely after promotion.

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