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PostgreSQL database backup plugin – Video Tutorial
26 Aug 2025, 09:32
Starting from Bacularis version 5.6.0, a new plugin is available for backing up PostgreSQL databases .
This plugin supports SQL dump backups in three variants:
- Backing up all databases in a single dump
- Backing up all databases separately
- Backing up selected databases
In addition to the SQL dump method, the plugin also supports physical online binary backups, known in PostgreSQL as a "base backup." If you are using PostgreSQL 17, you can also take advantage of incremental binary backups, which are supported in this version of the PostgreSQL server.
An important part of the PostgreSQL architecture is WAL (Write-Ahead Logging). The Bacularis plugin supports WAL backups as well. This method can be used to the Point-in-time recovery (PITR).
Finally, for all backup methods, you can include an additional option to back up special database server files, such as configuration files and related data.
Watch the video tutorial below, where we demonstrate all backup methods. Enjoy!
