Re: pg_migrator issue with contrib

Robert Haas wrote:
> > Now, we don't want to over-promise, but at the same time we shouldn't
> > downplay the tool either. ?For a sufficiently-experienced administrator,
> > pg_migrator is a useful migration tool, and we need to convey that.
> > Even if you have to hire a consultant to manage the migration, if it
> > saves days of downtime, it is worth it. ?Consultants don't often use
> > experimental tools, but they do use complex, powerful tools that are
> > often rough around the edges in terms of usability, e.g. read the
> > INSTALL file carefully.
> 
> Fair enough.  I'm game to use a different word.  I spent approximately
> 30 seconds coming up with that suggestion.  :-)

I think the text I already posted is appropriate:
pg_migrator is designed for experienced users with large databases, forwhom the typical dump/restore required for major
versionupgrades is ahardship.
 

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