Clearing tables questions
Hi,
I have two fairly simple questions (I think) but I can't
seem to find the answer in the docs or mailing-lists.
I'm using pg_dump and pg_restore to backup my dbase.
However, I noticed that when I do a pg_restore, the
dumped contents are added to the currents ones.
This is not what I want. The tables should be cleared first.
How do I do this initializing the dbase?
Another question I have is the following.
What sql command can I use to clear (delete) all tables not
starting with 'pg_'.
I can easily come up with a query that gives me all tables with
the specified prefix. But when I try to 'loop' using a cursor
I run into all kind of syntax problems.
I'd be very happy if you can help me with any of these questions.
thanx in advance,
Joep.
Joep DeVocht <joep@masktools.com> writes:
Hi,
I have two fairly simple questions (I think) but I can't
seem to find the answer in the docs or mailing-lists.I'm using pg_dump and pg_restore to backup my dbase.
However, I noticed that when I do a pg_restore, the
dumped contents are added to the currents ones.
This is not what I want. The tables should be cleared first.
How do I do this initializing the dbase?
pg_restore assumes the database is completely empty. If it's not you
may get duplicate information.
Another question I have is the following.
What sql command can I use to clear (delete) all tables not
starting with 'pg_'.
Easiest thing to do is probably:
1. use 'pg_dump -s' to save the schema
2. DROP DATABASE
3. CREATE DATABASE
4. psql mydb < schema_dump.sql
-Doug
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