/usr/local/pgsql/data/pg_hba.conf to allow only you on, then bring
postmaster back up.
+ Rather than using pg_dumpall, pg_upgrade can often be used.
+
6. If you are upgrading an existing system then kill the database server
now. Type
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<chapter id="install">
If you are not upgrading an existing system then skip to
<xref linkend="continue">.
</para>
-
+ <para>
+ If you are running 7.0 or later, skip to
+ <xref linkend="nodump">.
+ </para>
<para>
You now need to back up your existing database.
To dump your fairly recent post-6.0 database installation, type
bring <application>postmaster</application> back up.
</para>
</caution>
+ <para>
+ Rather than using <application>pg_dumpall</application>,
+ <application>pg_upgrade</application> can often be used.
+ </para>
</step>
- <step performance="required">
+ <step performance="required" id="nodump">
<para>
If you are upgrading an existing system then kill the database
server now. Type