pgBackrest is an open source solution for reliable PostgreSQL backup and restore. It scales to large databases and is optimized for postgresql-specific requirements to properly handle scenarios that would otherwise cause data corruption.

It is flexible and provides many options. In this talk we will provide a overview of pgBackRest, its components and functioning. We will also cover questions and scenarios that are often overlooked or less known.

Those attending this talk will leave with:
- An understanding of importance of backups and how they work with PostgreSQL
- An overview of pgBackRest and how it works
- Answers to burning questions such as "Can you copy repo from prod and restore in dev/staging?", "Can a repository be comprised of multiple file systems?" and many others