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Thanks. I was able to export a version 7.x database to version 8.x. I used psql dbname &lt;infile to import the database, however. I haven't tried using pg_restore yet.
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Thanks. I was able to export a version 7.x database to version 8.x. I used psql dbname <infile to import the database, however. I haven't tried using pg_restore yet.

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Is there an easy way to migrate a Postgres 7.x database to version 8.x? I'm migrating data from a Debian Linux machine to a Fedora 5 one.
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Is there an easy way to migrate a Postgres 7.x database to version 8.x? I'm migrating data from a Debian Linux machine to a Fedora 5 one.

Migrating Databases from Postgres 7.x to 8.x

PostgreSQL is an object-relational database management system with an emphasis on extensibility and standards-compliance. As a database server, its primary function is to store data securely, supporting best practices, and to allow for retrieval at the request of other software applications. PostgreSQL implements the majority of the SQL2011 standard, is ACID-compliant and transactional using multiversion concurrency control (MVCC), and handles complex SQL queries using many indexing methods that are not available in other databases. It is cross-platform and runs on many operating systems including Linux, FreeBSD, OS X, Solaris, and Microsoft Windows.