PostgreSQL Backup Software – Backup PostgreSQL Database with BDRSuite
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- Agentless Image-level Backup
- Application-level Backup
- Flexible Scheduling with Continuous Data Protection
- Application-aware Processing with Custom Scripts
- Retention policies for Backup Files and Deleted Files
- Built-in Encryption and Compression System
- Customized Bandwidth Throttling Settings
- Application-item Level Restore
- Store backups on local disk, NAS, SAN, BDRCloud, S3, Azure Blob, Google Cloud, Wasabi, and more.
What is PostgreSQL Database Backup?
PostgreSQL database backup is the process of creating a copy of a PostgreSQL database to safeguard against data loss, corruption, or system failures. It involves capturing the database’s current state, including its structure and contents, enabling restoration in case of unexpected events. Backups can be performed at the image level, encompassing the entire system, or at the application level, selectively focusing on specific databases. Regular PostgreSQL database backups are crucial for data integrity and recovery readiness.
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How to Create Backup of PostgreSQL Database
Backup your PostgreSQL database seamlessly with BDRSuite. You can choose Image Level Backup for a comprehensive approach or choose the Application Level Backup for a more targeted approach, selectively backing up specific databases. With BDRSuite’s user-friendly features, including custom scheduling and recovery options, creating and managing PostgreSQL database backups becomes straightforward and efficient.
Image Level Backup
Ensure the security and integrity of your PostgreSQL databases, whether on Virtual Machines (VMware, Hyper-V, or KVM) or Physical Machines (Windows). This method allows for the backup of the entire machine, facilitating a complete restore or selective restoration of database files.
Application Level Backup
BDRSuite’s Application Level Backup method allows you to choose and backup specific databases. You have custom scheduling, retention, and multiple recovery options. You can download the restored data to the original or a different location for added convenience.
How to backup PostgreSQL database in Windows
BDRSuite ensures a seamless PostgreSQL database backup experience on Windows, catering to both physical servers and virtual machines (VMs) on VMware, Hyper-V, or KVM.
Physical Windows Servers
Easily configure Disk Image and Application level backups for PostgreSQL databases on physical Windows servers, ensuring data security and integrity.
Virtual Windows Machines
BDRSuite offers agentless image-level backup for VMs running PostgreSQL databases on various hypervisors, including VMware, Hyper-V, and KVM.
How to backup PostgreSQL database in Linux
BDRSuite simplifies the backup process for PostgreSQL databases on Linux, supporting deployments on both physical servers and virtual machines.
Physical Linux Servers
Experience a streamlined backup process with application-level backup for PostgreSQL database on physical Linux servers.
Virtual Environments (VMware, Hyper-V, KVM)
For organizations using VMware, Hyper-V, or KVM, BDRSuite’s agentless deployment ensures secure, disk image-level backups for virtual machines running PostgreSQL, eliminating the need for additional agents.
How to Backup PostgreSQL Database
- Download BDRSuite: Download and Install BDRSuite in your environment.
- Access BDRSuite Console: Navigate to the BDRSuite Backup Server console and go to the “Applications & DBs” tab.
- Choose Data Sources: Click on the “Data Sources” tab and choose the appropriate option for your PostgreSQL environment.
- For Windows Servers, select “Windows” and click on the “Add PostgreSQL Server” button
- For Linux Machines select “Windows” and click on the “Add PostgreSQL Server” button
- Agent Installation: Select either Manual Agent Installation or Automatic Agent Installation based on your preference.
- Configure PostgreSQL Backup: Once the agent is installed, and your PostgreSQL server is listed in BDRSuite, navigate to “Backup -> Configure Backup -> PostgreSQL Server.”
- Select Databases: Select the PostgreSQL databases you want to backup.
- Schedule Backups: Set up a schedule for full backups of the selected databases, capturing the entire database and its contents at specific intervals.
- Additional Configuration: Configure other backup scheduling options, such as differential or transaction log backups, to capture changes since the last full backup.
- Review & Save: Before finalizing your backup setup, review all configurations to ensure they align with your backup strategy and save the backup job.
Key Features of PostgreSQL Database Backup & Restore
PostgreSQL Database Backup
Backup for PostgreSQL Database
Efficiently protect your PostgreSQL database with BDRSuite’s comprehensive backup solution, ensuring data integrity and security.
Backup Options
Tailor your backup strategy to your specific needs. Choose between configuring image backups for the entire PostgreSQL server machine or opt for application-level backups to select and safeguard individual databases.
Application-aware Backups
Guarantee the consistency of your backups with BDRSuite’s application-aware approach. Customized pre/post scripts ensure that your PostgreSQL data remains in an application-consistent state.
Full & Incremental Backups
Manage your PostgreSQL backups with flexibility. Initiate initial full backups and subsequent incremental backups, capturing only the changed blocks since the last backup. This efficient approach minimizes data transfer and storage requirements.
Flexible Storage Options
Store your PostgreSQL backup data where it suits you best. BDRSuite supports a variety of storage options, including local disk, NAS, SAN, S3, Azure Blob, Google Cloud, Wasabi, and more. You have the freedom to choose the storage solution that aligns with your infrastructure and budget.
Scheduled & Automated Backups
Take the hassle out of data protection by scheduling regular backups at intervals that match your organization’s needs. BDRSuite ensures consistent protection for your PostgreSQL database with automated backup procedures.
Restore PostgreSQL Database from Backup
Instant Recovery
Experience rapid and efficient recovery with BDRSuite. Restore your entire PostgreSQL server in less than 15 minutes, minimizing downtime and ensuring business continuity.
File Recovery
Swiftly recover individual files or folders from your PostgreSQL backups, eliminating the need to restore the entire machine.
Application-item Recovery
Enjoy the flexibility to recover specific databases or items within your PostgreSQL backups, tailoring the recovery process to your precise needs.
Download VMs & Disks
Seamlessly migrate your PostgreSQL data by downloading backed up virtual machines and disks in a range of formats, including VHD, VHDX, VMDK, Flat-VMDK, and RAW.
Management of PostgreSQL Database Backups
Offsite Copy/Disaster Recovery (DR)
Maintain a secure copy of your PostgreSQL backup data in an offsite location, whether it’s in your own data centre or on BDRCloud. Enhance your data protection strategy with this extra layer of security.
Data Retention
Configure flexible retention policies that align with your organization’s requirements, allowing you to store backups for the desired duration and meet regulatory compliance standards.
Centralized Management
Simplify your backup management tasks with BDRSuite’s centralised management console. Easily configure backups, monitor status, and manage the recovery of your PostgreSQL backups from a single, user-friendly interface.
Reporting and Notifications
Stay well-informed about the status of your backup and recovery tasks with BDRSuite’s comprehensive reporting and email notifications.
PostgreSQL Database Backup – FAQ
BDRSuite offers two methods for performing PostgreSQL database backup:
- Image-level backup of the entire server running PostgreSQL: This approach allows you to back up the entire server, including the PostgreSQL application, operating system, and other components.
- Backup only the PostgreSQL databases using application-level backup: With this option, you can selectively back up individual PostgreSQL databases, leaving out non-database components.
To ensure robust PostgreSQL database backups, consider these best practices:
- Regular Backups: Schedule and perform regular backups to maintain up-to-date data protection.
- Offsite Storage: Store backups in a separate location or use offsite storage for added security in case of disasters.
- Backup Integrity Verification: Periodically verify the integrity of your backups to ensure they are valid and can be restored without issues.
- Restoration Testing: Test the restoration process periodically to confirm that you can successfully recover your PostgreSQL data.
- Backup Encryption: Consider encrypting your backups for an extra layer of security, especially if your data is sensitive.
Restoring a PostgreSQL application from a backup with BDRSuite depends on your chosen backup method:
- For Image-level Backups: You can perform an instant restoration of the entire PostgreSQL server, which includes the PostgreSQL application, the operating system, and other components.
- For Application-level Backups: The restoration process involves recovering the specific database files and folders from the backup, providing you with fine-grained control over the restoration of PostgreSQL databases.
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