Re: backup postgres database

Arun,

>         i have a postgresql database in one system and want to
>  transfer
> the same to another system. i am not finding a way to transfer this
> database from one system to another.if i transfer the file in
> /var/lib/pgsql/libdatabase them it gives error.how shall i transfer
> database.
>   another thing. how to take up backups of the database on the
>  system.
> pls help me as i am new to postgresql
>   thanking you

Both are accomplished the same way.  Please read "pg_dump" and
 "pg_dumpall" in the online documentation, under "command-line
  utilities".

-Josh