Robert Haas wrote: > > Now, we don't want to over-promise, but at the same time we shouldn't > > downplay the tool either. ?For a sufficiently-experienced administrator, > > pg_migrator is a useful migration tool, and we need to convey that. > > Even if you have to hire a consultant to manage the migration, if it > > saves days of downtime, it is worth it. ?Consultants don't often use > > experimental tools, but they do use complex, powerful tools that are > > often rough around the edges in terms of usability, e.g. read the > > INSTALL file carefully. > > Fair enough. I'm game to use a different word. I spent approximately > 30 seconds coming up with that suggestion. :-)
I think the text I already posted is appropriate: pg_migrator is designed for experienced users with large databases, for whom the typical dump/restore required for major version upgrades is a hardship. -- Bruce Momjian <br...@momjian.us> http://momjian.us EnterpriseDB http://enterprisedb.com + If your life is a hard drive, Christ can be your backup. + -- Sent via pgsql-hackers mailing list (pgsql-hackers@postgresql.org) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-hackers