PostgreSQL Backup and Recovery

PostgreSQL is one of the fastest, most widely used and reliable free database management systems. To meet market’s need of information safety, we have implemented support for PostgreSQL backup in Handy Backup. Through the use of an advanced Database Backup plug-in, users of the program can include in their backup plans PostgreSQL database.

PostgreSQL can satisfy the requirements of all kinds of consumers: it’s very popular among individual programmers and is also used by such companies as Yahoo!, Skype, Sony and BASF. The system isn’t managed by a single company – it’s developed by the community of companies and developers from all around the world. That’s why the PostgreSQL backup feature of Handy Backup is sure to benefit a lot of users.

PostgreSQL Backup Features

Handy Backup provides users with the following features that make PostgreSQL backup especially convenient:

• Smart backup scheduler – you need to define a backup plan only once, and then the program will run backup and restore tasks automatically, on hourly to monthly basis.
• Hot backup of any accessible databases – Handy Backup lets you back up PostgreSQL tables located on both local and remote computers without stopping them (using a hot backup technology).
• Operation as Windows service – you can configure Handy Backup to start as Windows service, and it will perform your backups on time, even if you aren’t logged on.
• Fast PostgreSQL backup – multi-threaded transfer engine carries out backup functions in the background with maximum speed and minimum system resource consumption.

PostgreSQL Backup Advantages

There are many reasons to prefer the PostgreSQL backup function of Handy Backup among its competitors. These include:

• User-friendly interface – you will only need a couple of minutes to set up fully automatic backup plan.
• Security of your data – you can protect backup copies with advanced encryption algorithms and password.
• Automatic ZIP compression – use this feature to minimize storage space required for your backup copies.
• Novosoft Remote Backup Service – in addition to support for backing up to CD, backing up to DVD and other media, you can take advantage of storing your data in a remote secured underground shelter using our Online Backup Service.

The Database Backup plug-in in Handy Backup also lets you back up MySQL, backup Oracle, back up MSSQL, back up MS Access, back up DB2, backup FoxPro, backup Interbase and other databases. Learn about database backup restrictions...

To learn more about PostgreSQL backup, please read Database Backup in the User Manual.

For a full list of features of Handy Backup, refer to Handy Backup features.

Using Handy Backup is the easiest and the most reliable way to perform PostgreSQL backup!