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Create a copy of a PostgreSQL database

createdb

$ createdb -O ${owner_name} -T ${original_db} ${new_db}

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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:

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.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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