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Backup Recovery Tools: pg_basebackup

pg_basebackup is a utility for creating a physical backup of a PostgreSQL database cluster. It generates a consistent backup of the entire database cluster by copying data files while ensuring write operations do not interfere. Typically used for setting up streaming replication or disaster recovery, pg_basebackup can be run in parallel mode to speed up the process and can output backups in tar format or as a plain directory. It ensures minimal disruption to database operations during the backup process.

Visit the following resources to learn more:

• @official@pg_basebackup
• @article@Understanding the new pg_basebackup options