A new version of the open-source PostgreSQL database is now available, providing improved reliability and data management features. PostgreSQL is a widely deployed open-source database with roots that go back to 1985 and the UC Berkeley Postgres database project.
One of the key new features in PostgreSQL 9.3 is a capability known as Streaming-Only Remastering. This new feature enables database administrators to have cascading replicas, such as for geographically distributed failover, Josh Berkus, PostgreSQL core team member, explained to eWEEK.
Read the full story at eWeek:
Open Source PostgreSQL 9.3 Wraps Up Data
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