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Pg Dump Command: Dump Database Into Custom Format Archive
Use for dump database into custom format archive with Pg Dump. Exact CLI syntax to dump database into custom format archive using Pg Dump.
When to use this: Use for dump database into custom format archive with Pg Dump.
Command Syntax
pg_dump -F c <db_name> > <output_file.dump>pg_dump -F c <db_name> > <output_file.dump>Command Breakdown
-F- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to dump database into custom format archive using Pg Dump.
Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.
Flag behavior: Tool version, platform, and shell can change behavior.
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