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This command is used to create a new database in a PostgreSQL database management system. Let's break down the command:
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createdb
: This is the command itself. It is used to create a new database. -
-O ${owner_name}
: This option is used to specify the owner of the newly created database.${owner_name}
is considered a placeholder, and you need to replace it with the actual name of the owner. -
-T ${original_db}
: This option is used to specify a template database from which the new database will inherit its structure.${original_db}
is a placeholder, and you need to replace it with the name of the existing database you want to use as a template. -
${new_db}
: This is the name you want to give to the new database. It is considered a placeholder as well, and you need to replace it with the actual desired name for the new database.
Overall, this command creates a new database with a specified owner, using an existing database as a template for its structure.