How to Restore a Postgres Database on a Dedicated Linux Server?
If you need to restore a Postgres database on a dedicated Linux server, follow this step-by-step guide for successful data recovery.
1. Verify the existence of a database backup. Make sure you have a current data copy that can be used for restoration.
2. Connect to the server via SSH using administrator credentials.
3. Stop the Postgres service by running the command:
sudo systemctl stop postgresql
4. Delete the current database, if it exists:
sudo -u postgres psql -c "DROP DATABASE dbname;"
5. Create a new database:
sudo -u postgres psql -c "CREATE DATABASE dbname;"
6. Restore the data from the backup:
sudo -u postgres psql dbname < backup.sql
7. Restart the Postgres service:
sudo systemctl start postgresql
Your Postgres database is now successfully restored on your dedicated Linux server. Check your application's functionality to ensure the data has been restored correctly.
