Postgres Migration Tool: Step-by-Step WalkthroughsUsing PostgreSQL migration tool is crucial when you need to migrate PostgreSQL database to another server or completely change a platform (e.g. converting PostgreSQL to Microsoft SQL Server). Handy Backup software is both convenient and efficient solution for PostgreSQL database migration! Free Download Version 8.5.0, built on September 19, 2023 ![]() How to Use Handy Backup as PostgreSQL Migration Toolkit?To migrate PostgreSQL database to a new server (in cases of homogeneous migration, where the source and target databases are of the same DBMS), you only need to follow two simple, fully automated steps:
Here you can find a short instruction on how to migrate PostgreSQL database with Handy Backup tool. For more detailed information on each step, please read the appropriate sections of the User Manual. Creating a PostgreSQL BackupYou can easily migrate your PostgreSQL database to a new server with the help of PostgreSQL backup tool. First, you need to create a backup task. Please make sure, that your data storage device, where backup file is created (for example, your FTP server or external USB drive), has enough available space (at least for the time being!).
Tip: Advanced mode will take you through additional steps during installation and enable much more options in the user interface, including backup method, versioning, advanced scheduling, e-mail notifications etc. Such mode is probably useless for inexperienced users, however, still has an essential purpose for implementing high level backup strategies!
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Caveat: To take a snapshot for PostgreSQL migration, you must have a sufficient user privileges to use a PostgreSQL SELECT statement freely for creating a backup database dump. Using a Backup Dump to Migrate PostgreSQL to a New ServerNext, you will need to create a new PostgreSQL restoration task to migrate Postgres database to another server. Please follow the instruction below:
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Note: Server Backup solution can perform both backup and restore operations needed for PostgreSQL migration on remote machines in the local network! In addition, single-machine editions like Small Business Backup software can also access remote databases. Implementing a Postgres Database Migration ToolFinally, you may migrate PostgreSQL to another server. In order to do so, start a backup task created in a previous instruction. After finishing this task, start a second part of the job – a restoration task. That is all! Your PostgreSQL migration will complete in fully automated mode! An advice: Using the scheduling on the Step 6 of backup task (and the Step 4 or Step 5 of restore task), you can schedule your tasks to run automatically in an appropriate time (e.g. at evening after work hours). This can save you some time and efforts, although it may look a bit uncontrollable (or may not?). ![]() How to Migrate PostgreSQL Database to a different database management system?Migrating a PostgreSQL database to a new server with a different Database Management System (DBMS) requires a multi-step process. Since you′re migrating from PostgreSQL to a different DBMS, you′ll need to perform a conversion of the schema and data to the target DBMS′s format. You can migrate Postgres to SQL, Microsoft SQL or Oracle servers. Each of them has different specifications, however, here′s a general outline of the process
It′s important to note that the specific steps and tools may vary depending on the target DBMS you′re migrating to. Ensure you consult the documentation and resources provided by the DBMS vendor to understand the migration process in detail for your specific case. Advantages of Handy Backup as PostgreSQL Migration Tool![]() Partial PostgreSQL Migration and BackupWith Handy Backup, you can take either full or differential backup for PostgreSQL migration, including an option of mixed full/differential backup in a cycled chain. It allows you saving much time and storage space during migrating routines. ![]() Perfect Scheduler with Triggering by EventsHandy Backup allows not only performing PostgreSQL migration on a regular base, with a period between migration tasks starting from minutes to several months, but also triggering these tasks by some system event, such as logoff or inserting a task-related USB device into a server slot. Free Download Version 8.5.0, built on September 19, 2023 Try how Handy Backup can automate moving a PostgreSQL database to another location or even to another DBMS (such as PostgreSQL to MySQL migration) by downloading and installing a freshest version of the program with all plug-ins available for a 30-day free trial! Handy Backup compatibility was tested on PostgreSQL 15.1, 14.6, 13.9, 12.13 and 11.18. |
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