In response to Jef Peeraer <jef(dot)peeraer(at)telenet(dot)be>:
> 
> i read about the replication possibilities with postgresql. If i just need 
> some replication ( without failover stuff ) to 1 standby server, what 
> would be the best option to go with.
Your description of you requirements is very lacking, so much so that
any attempt at suggesting a "best" option would be pointless.
Provide some more information on your requirements and people will be
able to answer intelligently.
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