Re: pg_basebackup for streaming base backups
Simon Riggs <simon@2ndquadrant.com>
From: Simon Riggs <simon@2ndQuadrant.com>
To: Magnus Hagander <magnus@hagander.net>
Cc: Peter Eisentraut <peter_e@gmx.net>, PostgreSQL-development <pgsql-hackers@postgresql.org>
Date: 2011-01-17T14:01:58Z
Lists: pgsql-hackers
On Mon, 2011-01-17 at 14:55 +0100, Magnus Hagander wrote: > >> > >> It uses the replication features for it. You also have to set > >> max_walsenders > 0, which is in the replication section of the > >> postgresql.conf file. > >> > >> The point I wanted to make downthread was that it's useful without > >> having a replication *slave*. But yes, you need the master. > > > > Suggest calling this utility pg_replication_backup > > and the other utility pg_replication_stream > > > > It will be easier to explain the connection with replication. > > Hmm. I don't like those names at all :( > > But that's just me - and I don't totally hate them. So I'm opening the > floor for other peoples votes :-) No problem. My point is that we should look for a name that illustrates the function more clearly. If Peter was confused, others will be also. -- Simon Riggs http://www.2ndQuadrant.com/books/ PostgreSQL Development, 24x7 Support, Training and Services