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@@ -158,6 +158,19 @@ SET ENABLE_SEQSCAN TO OFF;
require superuser permission to change via <command>SET</command> or
<command>ALTER</>.
</para>
+
+ <para>
+ Another way to change configuration parameters persistently is by
+ use of <xref linkend="SQL-ALTERSYSTEM">
+ command, for example:
+<screen>
+ALTER SYSTEM SET checkpoint_timeout TO 600;
+</screen>
+ This command will allow users to change values persistently
+ through SQL command. The values will be effective after reload of server configuration
+ (<acronym>SIGHUP</>) or server startup. The effect of this command is similar to when
+ user manually changes values in <filename>postgresql.conf</filename>.
+ </para>
</sect2>
<sect2 id="config-setting-examining">