Re: Replication in postgresql - Mailing list pgsql-general

From Bruce Momjian
Subject Re: Replication in postgresql
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Msg-id 200402171610.i1HGAga04503@candle.pha.pa.us
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In response to Replication in postgresql  ("Vidyasagara Guntaka" <vguntaka@candera.com>)
List pgsql-general
Vidyasagara Guntaka wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I'm new to this list.  I'm Sagar.  Our company is seriously
> considering using Postgresql for our storage virtualization
> solution.  To be able to use the database, replication is must
> for us. At least master-single slave.  Synchronous replication
> is preferred.  I understand that there are some solutions like
> postgres-r, dbmirror, erserver etc.,  in 7.4 todo list replication
> related items are listed as urgent.  Can you guys point me to
> the current state of things on replication for post 7.4 releases?
> Also, If I want to contribute to replication related development
> - how do I do that ?

Probably the gborg erserver is the best solution for you.  We are
working on an improved master-slave replication too, but it is months
away from completion.

> One more question regarding the erserver 1.2.  I understand that
> it is released under BSD style license.  If our company wants
> to include erserver along with the s/w it releases, do we have
> to pay royalties ?

No, the BSD license allows you to do anything, except sue us.

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