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WAL-G

Archival and disaster recovery tool for PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, and FoundationDB.

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LicenseApache-2.0
GitHub stars2.8k
Last commit1 weeks ago
Tags6 topics
Disaster RecoveryDatabase ArchivalYandex OssContinuous Wal ShippingDatabaseGolang
Overview

Why consider WAL-G?

WAL-G is an archival and disaster recovery tool written in Go by Yandex. Successor to WAL-E, WAL-G uploads database differential backups and continuous WAL streams directly to AWS S3, Google Cloud Storage, Azure Blob, and MinIO with parallel encryption and compression.

Guided learning

Learn WAL-G by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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In this guide2 sections

Overview of WAL-G

WAL-G streams PostgreSQL write-ahead logs to cloud object storage with atomic encryption.

Quickstart

bash
1# Push full backup
2wal-g backup-push /var/lib/postgresql/data

WAL-G is licensed under the Apache License Version 2.0.

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WAL-G FAQs

WAL-G is listed as a Database tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

WAL-G is listed under the Apache-2.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

WAL-G is listed as an alternative to Barman. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.