Saturday, September 29, 2012

Backup/Restore postgresSQL database with pgAdmin

BACKUP

1. Choose database need to backup

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2. Save to backup file, choose COMPRESS as default

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The GUI actually calls pg_dump command to do the backup

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Choose Done to complete. You can see the backup file in selected folder

The backup as COMPRESS, so it cannot be read with text editor

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If you want the backup is readable, you can choose backup type is PLAIN

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RESTORE

1. Create an empty database

2. Choose the created database, and choose Restore

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3. Select the backup file

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The GUI actually calls pg_restore command to do the restore

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4. Click OK to get the task execute. Database is restored to a new one.

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