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From Peter Eisentraut
Subject Re: Can we run pg_basebackup master is still working normally(selects, updates, deleted, etc)
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In response to Can we run pg_basebackup master is still working normally (selects,updates, deleted, etc)  (Adrian Heath <adrian.heath@tracktrans.com>)
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On 5/4/18 06:41, Adrian Heath wrote:
> The system is used 24/7. Can we run pg_basebackup while the master is 
> still receiving updates without worrying about physical file corruptions 
> in the generated archive file?

Yes, as long as you follow the instructions about saving the WAL
generated during the backup and replaying it on the newly created standby.

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Peter Eisentraut              http://www.2ndQuadrant.com/
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