I’m reaching out to seek guidance on restoring my PostgreSQL database from a Write-Ahead Logging (WAL) backup with generated archive files. While I’m not experienced in database management, I’m facing a situation where I need to roll back changes made in the last three days while ensuring the integrity of my database, which has been in use for about five years.
Here’s my situation: my database isn’t corrupted, but I’ve encountered some issues with recent Data Definition Language (DDL) transactions that need to be recovered. I’ve heard about using WAL backups and archive files to restore databases, but I’m not sure how to go about it, especially when it comes to recovering specific transactions.
I’d greatly appreciate any advice, tips, or step-by-step instructions on how I can successfully restore my database to a specific point in time while ensuring that the recent DDL transactions are recovered properly. Any insights or experiences you can share would be incredibly helpful to me as I navigate this process.
Thank you in advance for your assistance and support!