Add notes about optional symlinks to repo format 6 design.

pgbackrest · Sep 1, 2020 · ce6c492 · ce6c492
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 - Store default sections before file/link/path sections to avoid two passes on load.
 - Format backup labels using gmtime().
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+## Options
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+- Disable symlinks by default on `posix` repos. This is a convenience feature for manual access to the repo and it makes more sense to make it optional.