PostgreSQL Replication shows the monitored server's replication role, visible standbys, replication slots, WAL/archiver signals, and replica conflict evidence.
pg_stat_replication.On a primary server, missing standbys, inactive replication slots, increasing retained WAL, and replay lag are the main signals to investigate. Retained WAL can fill disk even when the primary itself is otherwise healthy.
On a standby server, WAL receiver and conflict counters can explain why replay is delayed or why read queries are being cancelled. Some cloud providers restrict access to replication views, so missing rows may mean a permission or platform limitation rather than no replication.
Mini DBA can raise PostgreSQL alerts for connected standby count, inactive replication slots, replication lag, and replication-slot retained WAL. Use the Replication page to inspect the source evidence behind those alerts.