Version 8.2.1: Updating PostgreSQL and Computer plugins
January 17, 2021
Dear customers! We are Introducing the new version of Handy Backup. In version 8.2.1, the work of the plugin for backing up PostgreSQL databases has been improved. The plugin now works flawlessly on newer PostgreSQL versions.
For the Computer plugin, the ability to pre-clean the backup storage folder has been added.
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Key changes in the new version
Optimization of the PostgreSQL Plugin Algorithms
Now connection to PostgreSQL databases is stable. Some users have had difficulty working with the latest PostgreSQL versions. Handy Backup 8.2.1 fixes the problem.
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Clearing storage before creating a backup in the Computer plugin
A new feature has been added to the Computer plugin due to our users′ numerous requests. Now, when creating a backup task, you can clear the destination folder in which the backups will be stored.
Basically, this need appears when backing up data to a NAS device. The function allows users not to worry about any other data in the folder besides the current backup. In addition, the function can be used to clean up the folder with a versioned backup.
Previous News
⇒ 2020/10/05 - Version 8.2: Enhanced MySQL Plug-in
⇒ 2020/08/18 - Version 8.1.3: Enhanced WebDAV with UTF Support, Optimized Internal Algorithms