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What does the following command do? Choose the most appropriate statement from the selection below.
Note: $ is the command prompt.
$ pg_dump postgres > pgsql
Suggested Answer: A
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31 comments · newest first
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Lemuel
12 days ago
B is too broad. The command targets just the postgres database, not the whole cluster.
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Staci
17 days ago
But what about B? It mentions the entire cluster, which could be relevant.
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Anglea
23 days ago
I agree with A too. It makes the most sense for a single database.
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Stefany
28 days ago
I think it's A. It clearly states backing up the postgres database.
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Mohammad
1 month ago
Yeah, A is straightforward. The command targets just the postgres database.
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Stacey
1 month ago
B sounds tempting, but it mentions the entire cluster, which isn't correct here.
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Beatriz
1 month ago
I agree with A too. It makes the most sense.
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Talia
2 months ago
I think it's A. It clearly states backing up the postgres database.
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Kasandra
2 months ago
True, but the command specifies 'postgres', so A is still the best choice.
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Shasta
2 months ago
But what about B? It mentions the entire cluster, which could be important.
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Shalon
2 months ago
I agree, A makes the most sense. Simple and straightforward.
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Elfrieda
2 months ago
I think it's A. It clearly states backing up the postgres database.
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Earleen
2 months ago
I’m not sure about this, can someone clarify?
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Tayna
3 months ago
A is correct, but B sounds tempting too.
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Tiffiny
3 months ago
Wait, is it really just the postgres database? I thought it was the whole cluster.
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Lura
3 months ago
Totally agree with A!
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Veronika
3 months ago
A) Writes a backup of the database postgres to the file pgsql.
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Oliva
3 months ago
Nah, it's definitely not C, no error message involved.
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Flo
4 months ago
I thought it backed up the whole cluster, isn't that B?
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Cathern
5 months ago
Wait, does it really just back up one database?
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Mila
5 months ago
Totally agree, it's definitely option A!
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Bethanie
5 months ago
A is correct, it backs up the postgres database.
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Aliza
6 months ago
A is spot on, no doubt about it!
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Sean
6 months ago
B is incorrect, it's definitely just the postgres database.
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Eleonora
6 months ago
Wait, is it really just the postgres database? I thought it was the whole cluster.
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Wilburn
6 months ago
Totally agree with A!
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Yolande
6 months ago
A) Writes a backup of the database postgres to the file pgsql.
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Luis
6 months ago
I feel like I’ve seen a question where pg_dump outputs to a file, but I can't recall if it was just the database or something broader. I need to think this through.
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Freeman
7 months ago
I’m a bit confused because I thought pg_dump only backed up one database, but the wording in option B makes me second guess that.
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Lucina
7 months ago
I remember practicing a similar question where pg_dump was used, and it was definitely about backing up a specific database. So I’m leaning towards A.
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Wilda
7 months ago
I think the command is supposed to back up the database, but I'm not sure if it only does postgres or the entire cluster.