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[pg-server] description = "Main PostgreSQL Database (Streaming)" ; Database connection info conninfo = host=192.168.1.10 user=barman dbname=postgres ; Connection info specifically for WAL streaming streaming_conninfo = host=192.168.1.10 user=streaming_barman dbname=postgres ; Backup method (postgres for streaming or rsync for SSH) backup_method = postgres streaming_archiver = on slot_name = barman create_slot = auto Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard 3. Essential PostgreSQL "Text" Commands

The following is a basic example of main configuration file: * [barman] barman_user = barman configuration_files_directory = /etc/ docs.pgbarman.org Implementing PostgreSQL with Barman | by David Vandegrift barman

Are you setting up replication or the traditional rsync/SSH method? Barman Manual Barman Manual This file defines the environment for

This file defines the environment for the Barman user and log storage. barman

Each PostgreSQL server you back up needs its own .conf file. Here is a text template for a standard setup:

: Ensure the Barman home directory is owned by the barman user: chown barman:barman /var/lib/barman .

2. Server-Specific Configuration ( /etc/barman.d/pg-server.conf )