Export a Database

Database export in SPG99 is meant for cases where you need a portable copy of data quickly: before a major change, for transfer into another environment, or for manual verification.

What export creates

Export produces a logical PostgreSQL custom dump. This is a convenient customer-facing format for pg_restore and for moving data into another environment.

How it works

• export can be started from Console or through API;
• once the file is ready, the platform returns a temporary download link;
• only one export can run at a time for a single database;
• after download, you should store the file in your own protected storage.

When it is most useful

• before major schema changes;
• before moving data into another environment;
• when preparing a copy for testing;
• when you need an external review copy outside the production flow.

What to keep in mind

Export is a customer-facing logical dump, not an infrastructure snapshot of the internal storage layer. That is a benefit: the format is familiar, portable, and not tied to the platform internals.