Once you install PostgreSQL iDataAgent, you need to create an instance in order to perform your first backup. This automatically creates the following default backup sets, each with a default subclient:
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DumpBasedBackupSet
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FSBasedBackupSet
Before You Begin
If you have not done so already, configure a storage policy.
Procedure
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From the CommCell Browser, navigate to Client Computers | <Client>.
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Right-click PostgreSQL, point to All Tasks, and then click New PostgreSQL Instance.
The PostgreSQL Create Instance dialog box appears.
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On the General tab, perform the following.
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From the Server Name list, select the instance that you want to back up.
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In the Version box, enter the PostgreSQL database server version.
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The Endpoint box displays the endpoint that the software uses to connect to the PostgreSQL instance.
The endpoint includes the DNS names and the port number.
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Click the Credential list, and then click Create New to add a new credential.
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From the Storage policy list, select the storage policy that you want to use for backup operations.
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Click OK.
Note
You can use LDAP to authenticate the PostgreSQL Server.