Backup Strategies Explained
Mike discusses various backup strategies for Timescale, highlighting tools like PGdump and PG backrest that align with PostgreSQL practices. He emphasizes the importance of understanding upgrade processes and version compatibility, noting that many users delay upgrades, which can complicate transitions to newer versions. Additionally, he points out the operational challenges that arise as databases scale, sharing insights from their experience managing large production databases.In this clip
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