I'm currently using postgreSQL 7.0.2 and have big tables with a lot of blobs. pg_dump does not cover this blobs. When my system crashes or when I want to migrate to 7.1, will a pure file-backup be enough or will I have to write my own tools for backup and restore of this blobs and their oid's in the corresponding tables. thnx, peter -- mag. peter pilsl phone: +43 676 3574035 fax : +43 676 3546512 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] sms : [EMAIL PROTECTED] pgp-key available ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 5: Have you checked our extensive FAQ? http://www.postgresql.org/users-lounge/docs/faq.html