Create a PostgreSQL Backup

A clear, step-by-step guide that details the process of creating a PostgreSQL backup for your cluster. This overview focuses on executing the essential commands to generate a secure backup, ensuring your data is properly archived and ready for recovery—all without delving into advanced backup configurations or long-term backup management tasks.

Here's the backup inventory—your comprehensive list of all backups for this cluster and other PostgreSQL clusters.

If you're ready to safeguard your data, let's create a backup!

Simply drag the primary node onto the backup inventory to initiate the backup process.

This action will trigger a one-time backup, and you can also schedule a routine backup if needed.

For this demonstration, we will focus on the one-time backup. Select the option to compress the backup if you want to reduce its size.

You'll also see the retention period, showing how many days the backup will be stored.

Instantly, a REST API command is generated—your key to automating future backup processes with your DEVOPS tool.

Once everything is set, press Submit to start the backup process.

You'll see a status update indicating that the backup process has started, followed by confirmation that the backup was completed successfully.

And there you have it—here’s your newly created physical backup, ready for safekeeping!