Re: Restoring DB using Continuous Archive Backup

nick wrote:
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> Hi everyone,
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> I just got PGSQL up and running yesterday. One of the features that
> intrigue me is the WAL. I am running tests to perform DB restores
> using WAL. The last attempt ended in disaster and a reinstall.
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> This may sound retarded. I can't seem to get a clear picture from the
> manual. I quote (Chapter 24.3.3 Step 4):
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> /_Restore the database files from your backup dump_//. Be careful that
> they are restored with the right/
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> /ownership (the database system user, not //root//!) and with the
> right permissions. If you are using/
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> /tablespaces, you should verify that the symbolic links in
> //pg_tblspc/ //were correctly restored./
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> / /
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> I need to know which kind of backup (as there are multiple suggested
> in the manual) would that (underlined) be referring to?
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File system level backup
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> Is there a way to detach/attach databases (like ms-sql) and so perform
> restoration on only one database instead of bringing down the service?
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As far as i think the answer is NO
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> Is there a method to re-run WAL after restoring an old backup without
> resorting to a service stop-start?
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Not clear need more info.
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> Thanks in advance,
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> Nick
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