Clone a PostgreSQL Primary
A clear, step-by-step guide that details the process of cloning a PostgreSQL primary within your cluster. This overview focuses on executing the essential commands to duplicate your primary, ensuring the clone is accurately synchronized and fully operational—all without delving into advanced replication configurations or long-term maintenance tasks.
Press on "Cluster Options" and then select the "clone" option to start cloning data from the primary node.
Next, choose a standby from your cluster as the target for cloning data from the primary node.
To confirm and continue, type "clone me" into the provided field.
Instantly, a REST API command is generated—your key to automating future clone processes with your DEVOPS tool.
When everything is set, press Submit to initiate the clone process.
You'll see a status update indicating that the clone process has started, followed by confirmation that the selected standby node has successfully cloned data from the primary.
