PostgreSQL Backup and Recovery

PostgreSQL Backup and Recovery

PostgreSQL Backup - Overview

BDRShield provides comprehensive backups for PostgreSQL databases, offering granular-level recovery options. With flexible and instant recovery features, BDRShield ensures seamless data restoration and business continuity

Watch the Demo Video

See BDRShield's PostgresSQL database Backup in action by watching our demo video.


How to Get Started

Step 1: Download and install BDRShield Backup Server

  1. Click to Download BDRShield Backup Server here
  2. To Install BDRShield Backup Server, watch the Backup Server Installation Video below.

Step 2: Create Backup Repository Configuration

Configure local or remote storage such as DAS, NAS, SAN or Use your own public cloud storage like S3, Azure, Google, S3 Compatible like Wasabi, MinIO, etc as a backup storage target to store backup data.

Step 3. Add PostgreSQL Database Server as Data Source

Navigate to ‘Data Sources - PostgresSQL Database Server' menu and click on 'Windows/Linux' as per your requirement. Make sure to install the BDRShield Delegation Service on each database Server you plan to backup using Manual Agent Installation method. Watch the How-to Video below for detailed instructions.

Adding PostgreSQL Database Server - Windows



Adding PostgreSQL Database Server - Linux


Step 4: Configure PostgreSQL Database Backup

  1. Specify a backup job name & select the backup repository
  2. Select Database you want to backup
  3. Configure backup scheduling, retention and encryption policies
  4. Save the backup job
  5. You can monitor backup progress, edit job, view reports, check status and manage backup jobs centrally.

Step 5: PostgreSQL Database Recovery

  1. Navigate to the 'Recovery - Restore Backup Data' menu
  2. Choose the target Database Server you want to restore
  3. Select the Restore type
  4. Select Restore Point or timestamp to restore
  5. Specify the restore details and initiate the restore
Watch our demo video attached above for detailed PostgreSQL backup and recovery configuration.

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