PostgreSQL backup

PostgreSQL is one of the fastest, widely used and reliable database management systems. PostgreSQL database backup function of Handy Backup is the Novosoft’s reply to market need for backing up PostgreSQL databases. Some reasons to prefer the PostgreSQL backup function of Handy Backup among its competitors are following.

1. Backup of open for read/write data
PostgreSQL backup function can back up PostgreSQL tables open for read or for write operations . Performing backup Handy Backup tries to limit database engine interruptions to as minimal value as possible.

2. Full or selected databases/tables backup
PostgreSQL backup function allows you in the same fashion as in Windows Explorer, to browse through your hard drive, USB drives, CD/DVD and network drives selecting PostgreSQL tables by ticking check boxes. You can perform simple and advanced searches to locate the files you need to back up. All other operations are applied to the whole set of selected files.

3. Local or network backup
PostgreSQL backup function allows backing up databases located not only on a local machine, but also on any remote computer on the network. You can back up database to your local machine even if you don't have administrator's rights to access the database and the database is stored on a remote computer.

4. Versatility of storage media
The backed up by PostgreSQL backup data can be stored on almost any type of storage media including CD/DVD/Blu-Ray/HD DVD, external USB/Firewire HD and flash drives.

5. Compression of backed up files
The multi-choice zip-compression can be applied to being backed up data to save storage space and transfer time.

6. Security
Using the 128-bit blowfish encryption algorithm Handy Backup makes it impossible for anyone to open a backup archive without appropriate permissions. The encryption can be applied on the fly by selection of the appropriate option in the backup wizard.

7. Speed
Optimized for high efficiency, Handy Backup's multi-threaded transfer engine carries out backup functions in the background with maximum speed and minimum system resource consumption.

8. Smart scheduler
A versatile scheduler makes it easy to define the backup plan and run backup and restore tasks automatically from an hourly to monthly basis. At any time it is possible to back up manually or modify the backup schedule to fit specific needs. An option to run backup process on log on/log off is available.

9. Graphical user interface
PostgreSQL backup shares the common graphical interface with other Handy Backup functions. Almost all backup/ restore operations can be fulfilled using mouse buttons clicks.

10. Command line interface
For those who want to customize Handy Back operation more, many functions can be executed through command line. In addition there is a possibility to launch customer functions during the backup/restore procedures.

11. Integral part of Handy backup product
Handy Backup software has modular structure, where the PostgreSQL backup function is just one in the big set. All functions share common intuitive user-friendly GUI to fulfill their specific purposes. Full Handy Backup product is intended for carrying out backup/ restore tasks in a networking environment or on a single machine. To deal with databases Handy Backup uses ODBC interface with its pros and cons. To taste a flavor of Handy Backup you can download it and try for 30 days without any limitations to its features.

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