pg_restore

1. pg_restore is a command line tool used in PostgreSQL database management systems.
2. It is used to restore a database from a backup created by the pg_dump command or any other compatible tool.
3. pg_restore allows the user to rebuild the database objects and data from a backup file.
4. This tool is mainly used for disaster recovery or migrating a database to a new server.
5. It can handle both plain text and binary formatted backups created by pg_dump.
6. When restoring, pg_restore applies the correct sequence of commands to recreate tables, indexes, and other database objects.
7. It also restores the data into these objects based on the backup file.
8. pg_restore provides options to specify a target database, tablespaces, or even the schema to restore into.
9. The user can choose to restore the entire database or only specific parts such as tables or functions.
10. Overall, pg_restore simplifies the process of database restoration, ensuring data integrity and structure are preserved.