User Benefits
PDU helps DBAs, developers and recovery teams extract data when PostgreSQL cannot start or when records have been accidentally changed.
Key Benefits
Fast Recovery
PDU can extract the required records directly from retained files or WAL. Recovery time depends on the data volume, file damage and available materials.
Safe & Non-destructive
PDU's recovery scans read source files without modifying them. Work from a preserved copy and keep output separate from the source.
No Backup Chain Required
Even without a complete backup chain, PDU can extract data from corrupted data files.
Low Learning Curve
Compared to low-level tools like pg_filedump, PDU provides intuitive commands and clear output for quick adoption.
Unique Capabilities
Wide Version Support
Supports all major versions from PostgreSQL 10 to 18, with dedicated executables for each version.
Business Value
Reduce Losses
Quickly recover critical data to minimize financial losses from business interruption
Usable by DBAs and Developers
DBAs and developers can follow the documented commands without writing their own page parser
Risk Mitigation
Even if backup strategies fail, PDU serves as a last resort for recovery