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ThingWorx PostgreSQL: Best practices for Backup and Restore of the Platform

Modified: 29-May-2026   


Applies To

  • ThingWorx Platform 7.1 to 9.7
  • PostgreSQL

Description

  • How to do a backup of Entities and data in ThingWorx PostgreSQL
  • Is there a recommended process for backup and restore of ThingWorx? 
  • How to perform a backup and restore of PostgreSQL database? 
  • How to create PostgreSQL data dump using command line interface and GUI (Graphical User Interface)
  • How to import/export entities in ThingWorx
  • Best way to backup ThingWorx PostgreSQL
  • How to perform data-store level backup
  • Is there a rollback procedure/steps for failed attempt of upgrade in ThingWorx Platform 
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