PaGoDump for PostgreSQL

As a GUI Windows utility for backing up PostgreSQL databases built with Microolap PostgresDAC, PaGoDump is a reliable software that ensures consistent backups, even when the database is being used concurrently. Unlike other backup tools, PaGoDump does not block other users from accessing the database, whether they are readers or writers. In addition, it can work with databases that have any names in Unicode and dump them to any file format in Unicode as well.

PaGoDump offers two types of output file formats for dumps: script and archive. Script dumps are plain-text files that contain the SQL commands necessary to reconstruct the database to the same state as when it was backed up. These files can be used to recreate the database not only on the same machine but also on other machines and even on other SQL database products, with the right modifications.

Archival file formats must be used with pg_restore to rebuild the database, but they offer more flexibility in terms of what can be restored and in what order. These file formats are designed to be portable across architectures, making it easy to transfer databases between different systems. PaGoDump offers several archive file formats, including the most flexible COMPRESS format, which allows for the selection and reordering of all archived items and is compressed by default. The TAR format is less flexible but can still be manipulated with standard Unix tools like tar.

Overall, PaGoDump is a useful software tool for anyone looking to backup their PostgreSQL databases on Windows. Its ease of use, flexibility, and support for multiple file formats make it a great choice for both novice and experienced users.