pg_basebackup incremental backup
Recorded source states and original language descriptions. Missing version evidence stays unknown.
The source snapshot records transitions for PostgreSQL 8.1–18. The historical matrix records independent cells for 7.4–18. Neither records support for PostgreSQL 19 or 20; newer versions remain unknown. These source claims are distinct from runtime measurements.
Backup, Restore, & Data Integrity
Description
Incremental backups can be created using the --incremental option for pg_basebackup. The new application pg_combinebackup allows manipulation of base and incremental file system backups.
Selected version: PostgreSQL 18
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Recorded legacy identifiers: 429
Complete source facts and provenance
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