Postgresql – Tips and Trics

Login:

$ psql <dbname> -U <user_name>

After login at Postgresql Console:

•  Exit:
  • dbname=# q
• List all tables:
  • dbname=# dt
• Info about specific table
  • dbname=# d+ <table_name>

List all rows where column value is null

• perspectivedb=# select * from cluster_config_property where key is null;

Deleting all rows where column value is null:

• perspectivedb=# delete from cluster_config_property where key is null;

Backing up a single table:

• This is done from regular prompt (not when you are logged into psql)
• $ pg_dump -t <table_name> <db_name> -U <user_name> > <target_file_name>.sql

Restoring a single table back into database:

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