I have jotted down some notes on performing a hot backup (which is what Bill is referring you to), and I included a script called pg_hotbackup that automates the relatively simple tasks required to take a snapshot of the cluster data directory.
http://www.postgresqlforums.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=12 In that link there is a discussion, and a link to the Wiki article which is located here: http://www.postgresqlforums.com/wiki/Backup_%26_Recovery On 1/8/07, Vijayaram Boopalan - TLS , Chennai <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Hi, I do not kb=now how to take differential database backup in postgre 8.1.5. Please help. *B. VijayaRam*** *Chennai.*** DISCLAIMER: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The contents of this e-mail and any attachment(s) are confidential and intended for the named recipient(s) only. It shall not attach any liability on the originator or HCL or its affiliates. Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and may not necessarily reflect the opinions of HCL or its affiliates. Any form of reproduction, dissemination, copying, disclosure, modification, distribution and / or publication of this message without the prior written consent of the author of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error please delete it and notify the sender immediately. Before opening any mail and attachments please check them for viruses and defect. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 3: Have you checked our extensive FAQ? http://www.postgresql.org/docs/faq