> Attempting to run a backup with the database online. I first issue > 'PG_START_BACKUP', then copy the contents of the postgresql data folder, > then issue 'PG_STOP_BACKUP'. The database service remains running during the > copy. If queries continue to hit the database after the PG_START_BACKUP > command is issued changes to the data folder are possible, which can cause > copy errors (for instance, a file not found exception). The file copy method > first creates a string array of the data folder contents (all folders and > files) and then processes the array, copying one file at a time. What am I > doing wrong? You need to use a program to do the copying that can accept changes to files as it runs. rsync is a common choice and has the massive advantage that it only takes changes and is therefore, after the first run, quick. See http://www.postgresql.org/docs/9.0/static/continuous-archiving.html#BACKUP-BASE-BACKUP or use your favourite search engine to find more info. -- Ian. -- Sent via pgsql-admin mailing list (pgsql-admin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-admin
