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Pg Basebackup Command: Create Compressed Backup Tar Gzip
Use for create compressed backup tar gzip with Pg Basebackup. Exact CLI syntax to create compressed backup tar gzip using Pg Basebackup.
When to use this: Use for create compressed backup tar gzip with Pg Basebackup.
Command Syntax
pg_basebackup -D <path/to/backup_dir> -F t -zpg_basebackup -D <path/to/backup_dir> -F t -zCommand Breakdown
-D- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
-F- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
-z- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to create compressed backup tar gzip using Pg Basebackup.
Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.
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