We are thrilled to announce the first beta release of Greenmask, an innovative open-source utility designed for PostgreSQL logical backup dumping, obfuscation, and restoration. This tool is a significant addition to the PostgreSQL "family" news, aligning with the PostgreSQL community's interest in related open-source projects.
Key Features
Cross-Platform Support: Developed in Go, Greenmask is free of platform dependencies.
Type-Safe Database Operations: Ensures data validation and encoding, maintaining integrity.
Transformation Validation: Guarantees correct and maintainable data transformations.
Partitioned Table Support: Eases configuration for partitioned tables.
Stateless and Backward Compatible: Compatible with standard PostgreSQL utilities.
Parallel Execution: Boosts efficiency in dumping and restoration processes.
Multiple Storage Options: Offers support for both local and remote storage solutions.
Use Cases
Perfect for routine backup and restoration tasks.
Aids in anonymization and data masking for staging environments and analytics.
Our Vision
Greenmask aims to be a key component in managing obfuscation processes, with plans for a future UI-based solution.
Compatibility
Compatible with PostgreSQL version 11 and higher.
Community Participation
As this is a beta release, we highly value feedback and suggestions from the PostgreSQL community. Your insights and testing are crucial for enhancing Greenmask's robustness and utility.