Backup Server Dialog
Use the Backup Server dialog to create a plain-text script that will recreate
the selected server. You can use the pgAdmin Query Tool to play back a
plain-text script, and recreate the server.
Use the fields in the General tab to specify the following:
Enter the name of the backup file in the Filename field. Optionally, select
the Browser icon (ellipsis) to the right to navigate into a directory and
select a file that will contain the archive.
Use the Encoding drop-down listbox to select the character encoding method
that should be used for the archive. Note: This option is visible only for
database server greater than or equal to 11.
Use the drop-down listbox next to Role name to specify a role with
connection privileges on the selected server. The role will be used for
authentication during the backup.
Click the Backup button to build and execute a command based on your
selections; click the Cancel button to exit without saving work.
Use the Stop Process button to stop the Backup process.
If the backup is successful, a popup window will confirm success. Click Click
here for details on the popup window to launch the Process Watcher. The
Process Watcher logs all the activity associated with the backup and provides
additional information for troubleshooting.
If the backup is unsuccessful, review the error message returned by the
Process Watcher to resolve any issue.