What is pg_dump compression? pg_dump is a PostgreSQL utility for backing up a local or remote PostgreSQL database. It creates a logical backup file that contains either plain SQL commands for recreating the database, or a binary file that can be restored with the pg_restore utility. The binary backup file can be used to restore […]

Blog post updated 05.12.2022 People keep asking: “What are the best ways to upgrade and update my PostgreSQL to the latest version?” This blog post covers how you can upgrade or update to the latest PostgreSQL release. Before we get started, we have to make a distinction between two things: Updating PostgreSQL Upgrading PostgreSQL Let’s […]

Soon it’s that time of the year again – basically a 2nd Christmas for followers of the “blue elephant cult” if you will :). I’m, of course, referring to the upcoming release of the next PostgreSQL major version, v12. So I thought it’s about time to go over some basics on upgrading to newer major […]