PostgreSQL Server Parameter "log_checkpoints" Is Not Enabled

Overview

Enabling log_checkpoints helps the PostgreSQL Database to Log each checkpoint in turn generates query and error logs. However, access to transaction logs is not supported. Query and error logs can be used to identify, troubleshoot, and repair configuration errors and sub-optimal performance.

Vendor

Azure

Cloud Service

PostgreSQL

Related Controls

CIS Azure v2.0.0 4.3.2

References

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/rest/api/postgresql/singleserver/configurations/list-by-server, https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/postgresql/howto-configure-server-parameters-using-portal, https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security/benchmark/azure/security-controls-v3-logging-threat-detection#lt-4-enable-logging-for-azure-resources, https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/postgresql/single-server/concepts-server-logs#configure-logging, https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/az.postgresql/get-azpostgresqlconfiguration?view=azps-9.2.0#example-2-get-specified-postgresql-configuration-by-name, https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/az.postgresql/update-azpostgresqlconfiguration?view=azps-9.2.0#example-1-update-postgresql-configuration-by-name

Severity

4

Item Types

Microsoft.DBforPostgreSQL.servers.databases