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How To Upgrade PostgreSQL From 9.3 to 9.4 (In-Place)

To make use of the JSONB features implemented in 9.4, it is required that you upgrade your existing PgSQL 9.3 cluster to 9.4+. I cover the basics on how to perform an in-place upgrade.

1. Add the PostgreSQL repo to apt:

echo "deb http://apt.postgresql.org/pub/repos/apt/ utopic-pgdg main" > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/pgdg.list

 

2. Install the repo’s key:

wget -q -O - https://www.postgresql.org/media/keys/ACCC4CF8.asc | sudo apt-key add

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dave / April 7, 2016 / Guide, PostgreSQL

How To Setup Binary Replication Between 2 PostgreSQL 9.4 Hosts (Hot-Standby)

Utilising a master/slave (hot-standby) setup to provide a resilience layer at database level can be easy. The following assumes you have 2 PgSQL hosts at 10.10.50.1 and 10.10.50.2, both running Ubuntu 14.04 LTS and PostgreSQL 9.4 (9.4.5).

1. On the master 10.10.50.1, edit the following in postgresql.conf:

listen_addresses = '*'
wal_level = hot_standby
max_wal_senders = 3

listen_addresses can also be scoped down to single or multiple server bound IP addresses, for added security/best practice

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dave / April 7, 2016 / Guide, PostgreSQL

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