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All;

The docs specify this (9.4 docs):

Synchronous replication offers the ability to confirm that all changes
made by a transaction have been transferred to /*one*/ synchronous
standby server. This extends the standard level of durability offered by
a transaction commit. This level of protection is referred to as 2-safe
replication in computer science theory.

Does this mean that Synchronous replication only works with one standby?

Thanks in advance

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    All;<br>
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    The docs specify this (9.4 docs):<br>
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    Synchronous replication offers the ability to confirm that all
    changes made by a transaction have been transferred to <i><b>one</b></i>
    synchronous standby server. This extends the standard level of
    durability offered by a transaction commit. This level of protection
    is referred to as 2-safe replication in computer science theory.<br>
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    Does this mean that Synchronous replication only works with one
    standby?<br>
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    Thanks in advance<br>
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