2.2. Upgrading pg_probackup3 #
pg_probackup3 is upgraded using the OS package manager. In most cases, updating the pg-probackup3 package is sufficient to migrate to the new version. However, some versions may require additional actions. For more details, refer to the release notes of the required version.
For a standard upgrade, follow the steps below.
Before the upgrade:
Ensure that there are no active backup operations.
Back up your configuration files.
Update the pg-probackup3 package using the OS package manager:
On Debian family systems:
sudo apt update sudo apt upgrade pg-probackup3
On Red Hat family systems:
sudo dnf upgrade pg-probackup3
You may need to use
yuminstead ofdnfon older systems.
Verify the installation:
Check the utility version:
pg_probackup3 --version
Check the functionality:
pg_probackup3 --help
Ensure that existing backups are still compatible with the new version. If the upgrade requires configuration changes, refer to the Release Notes section.