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diff --git a/POSTGRES_BACKUP_IMPLEMENTATION.md b/POSTGRES_BACKUP_IMPLEMENTATION.md
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+# PostgreSQL Backup Configuration - Implementation Summary
+
+## What Was Created
+
+This implementation adds configurable PostgreSQL backup options to Jellyfin that can be configured through the `database.xml` file.
+
+### New Files Created:
+
+1. **`DatabaseBackupOptions.cs`**
+ - Location: `src/Jellyfin.Database/Jellyfin.Database.Implementations/DbConfiguration/`
+ - Contains all configurable backup settings
+ - Properties: PgDumpPath, PgRestorePath, BackupFormat, CompressionLevel, TimeoutSeconds, etc.
+
+2. **`PostgresBackupService.cs`**
+ - Location: `src/Jellyfin.Database/Jellyfin.Database.Providers.Postgres/`
+ - Service class that performs backup and restore operations
+ - Reads configuration from `database.xml`
+ - Executes `pg_dump` and `pg_restore` with configured options
+
+3. **`database.xml.example`**
+ - Location: `src/Jellyfin.Database/Jellyfin.Database.Implementations/DbConfiguration/`
+ - Example configuration file showing all available options
+ - Can be copied to Jellyfin's config directory
+
+4. **`BACKUP_CONFIGURATION.md`**
+ - Location: `src/Jellyfin.Database/Jellyfin.Database.Providers.Postgres/`
+ - Complete documentation for end users
+ - Configuration reference and troubleshooting guide
+
+### Modified Files:
+
+1. **`DatabaseConfigurationOptions.cs`**
+ - Added `BackupOptions` property to hold backup configuration
+
+## How It Works
+
+### Configuration Flow:
+
+```
+database.xml
+ ↓
+DatabaseConfigurationOptions.BackupOptions
+ ↓
+PostgresBackupService reads options via IConfigurationManager
+ ↓
+pg_dump/pg_restore executed with configured parameters
+```
+
+### Example database.xml:
+
+```xml
+
+ Jellyfin-PostgreSQL
+
+
+ Jellyfin-PostgreSQL
+ Jellyfin.Database.Providers.Postgres
+ Host=localhost;Database=jellyfin;Username=jellyfin;Password=pwd
+
+
+
+ pg_dump
+ custom
+ 6
+ true
+ 1800
+ true
+
+
+```
+
+### Using the Service:
+
+```csharp
+// In your DI setup (Startup.cs or similar)
+services.AddSingleton();
+
+// In your code
+public class BackupManager
+{
+ private readonly PostgresBackupService _backupService;
+
+ public BackupManager(PostgresBackupService backupService)
+ {
+ _backupService = backupService;
+ }
+
+ public async Task PerformBackup()
+ {
+ // All settings are read from database.xml automatically
+ var backupPath = await _backupService.CreateBackupAsync("/backup/directory");
+ Console.WriteLine($"Backup created: {backupPath}");
+ }
+
+ public async Task RestoreFromBackup(string backupFile)
+ {
+ await _backupService.RestoreBackupAsync(backupFile);
+ }
+}
+```
+
+## Configuration Options
+
+All options are **optional** with sensible defaults:
+
+| Option | Type | Default | Description |
+|--------|------|---------|-------------|
+| `PgDumpPath` | string | Searches PATH | Path to pg_dump executable |
+| `PgRestorePath` | string | Searches PATH | Path to pg_restore executable |
+| `BackupFormat` | string | "custom" | Backup format: custom, plain, directory, tar |
+| `IncludeBlobs` | bool | true | Include large objects in backup |
+| `CompressionLevel` | int | 6 | Compression level (0-9) |
+| `TimeoutSeconds` | int | 1800 | Max backup/restore time (30 min) |
+| `VerboseOutput` | bool | true | Enable verbose logging |
+| `ParallelJobs` | int? | null | Number of parallel jobs (directory format) |
+| `AdditionalArguments` | string? | null | Extra pg_dump arguments |
+
+## Benefits
+
+1. **User-Configurable**: Users can customize backup behavior without code changes
+2. **Flexible**: Supports all pg_dump formats and options
+3. **Secure**: Uses environment variables for passwords
+4. **Robust**: Includes timeout handling and error reporting
+5. **Well-Documented**: Complete documentation for end users
+6. **Backward Compatible**: All options have defaults, no configuration required for basic use
+
+## Next Steps
+
+To integrate this into Jellyfin:
+
+1. **Register the Service** in your DI container:
+ ```csharp
+ services.AddSingleton();
+ ```
+
+2. **Wire into existing backup system** (if Jellyfin has one):
+ ```csharp
+ // In your backup manager/controller
+ if (dbType == "PostgreSQL")
+ {
+ var postgresBackup = serviceProvider.GetRequiredService();
+ await postgresBackup.CreateBackupAsync(backupDirectory);
+ }
+ ```
+
+3. **Add UI configuration** (optional):
+ - Create admin UI to edit backup options
+ - Save to database.xml through configuration manager
+
+4. **Testing**:
+ - Test with different backup formats
+ - Test timeout handling
+ - Test restore operations
+ - Test path auto-detection on Windows/Linux
+
+## Example Usage Scenarios
+
+### Scenario 1: Basic Backup (default settings)
+```xml
+
+ pg_dump
+
+```
+
+### Scenario 2: High Compression for Storage
+```xml
+
+ custom
+ 9
+ 3600
+
+```
+
+### Scenario 3: Fast Parallel Backup
+```xml
+
+ directory
+ 4
+ 3
+
+```
+
+### Scenario 4: Plain SQL Script
+```xml
+
+ plain
+ --exclude-schema=test
+
+```
+
+## Security Considerations
+
+1. **File Permissions**: Ensure `database.xml` is readable only by the Jellyfin user
+2. **Backup Storage**: Store backups in a secure location with appropriate permissions
+3. **Password Handling**: Uses `PGPASSWORD` environment variable (more secure than CLI args)
+4. **Audit Logging**: All operations are logged with timestamps
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+Common issues and solutions are documented in `BACKUP_CONFIGURATION.md`.
diff --git a/POSTGRES_BACKUP_LOCAL_ONLY_IMPLEMENTATION.md b/POSTGRES_BACKUP_LOCAL_ONLY_IMPLEMENTATION.md
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--- /dev/null
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+# PostgreSQL Backup - Local-Only Implementation Summary
+
+## Overview
+
+The PostgreSQL backup functionality using `pg_dump` and `pg_restore` has been updated to **ONLY work with local databases** (localhost or 127.0.0.1). For remote PostgreSQL servers, users must manage backups externally.
+
+## Changes Made
+
+### 1. **PostgresDatabaseProvider.cs**
+
+#### Added Fields:
+```csharp
+private readonly IConfigurationManager? configurationManager;
+private PostgresBackupService? backupService;
+private string? currentHost;
+```
+
+#### Updated Constructor:
+- Added optional `IConfigurationManager` parameter
+- Allows backup service initialization when configuration is available
+
+#### New Method: `IsLocalHost()`
+```csharp
+private static bool IsLocalHost(string? host)
+{
+ return host.Equals("localhost", StringComparison.OrdinalIgnoreCase) ||
+ host.Equals("127.0.0.1", StringComparison.Ordinal) ||
+ host.Equals("::1", StringComparison.Ordinal); // IPv6 localhost
+}
+```
+
+#### Updated `Initialise()` Method:
+- Captures the database host from connection string
+- Initializes `PostgresBackupService` **only if host is local**
+- Logs appropriate messages based on whether database is local or remote
+
+```csharp
+// Store the host for backup operations
+currentHost = connectionBuilder.Host;
+
+// Initialize backup service if host is local and configuration manager is available
+if (IsLocalHost(currentHost) && configurationManager is not null)
+{
+ backupService = new PostgresBackupService(backupLogger, configurationManager);
+ logger.LogInformation("PostgreSQL backup service initialized for local database");
+}
+else if (!IsLocalHost(currentHost))
+{
+ logger.LogInformation("PostgreSQL database is on remote server ({Host}). Backup operations via pg_dump/pg_restore are disabled", currentHost);
+}
+```
+
+#### Updated Backup Methods:
+
+**`MigrationBackupFast()`**:
+- **Local database**: Uses `PostgresBackupService.CreateBackupAsync()`
+- **Remote database**: Returns timestamp key, logs warning
+
+**`RestoreBackupFast()`**:
+- **Local database**: Uses `PostgresBackupService.RestoreBackupAsync()`
+- **Remote database**: Logs warning only
+
+**`DeleteBackup()`**:
+- **Local database**: Deletes backup file from disk
+- **Remote database**: Logs warning
+
+### 2. **Updated Log Messages**
+
+All messages now specify "on a remote server" for clarity:
+
+| Old Message | New Message |
+|-------------|-------------|
+| "Backup deletion is not implemented for PostgreSQL. Manage backups externally." | "Backup deletion is not implemented for PostgreSQL **on a remote server**. Manage backups externally." |
+| "Fast backup is not implemented for PostgreSQL. Use pg_dump for proper backups." | "Fast backup is not implemented for PostgreSQL **on a remote server**. Use pg_dump manually for proper backups." |
+| "Fast restore is not implemented for PostgreSQL. Use pg_restore for proper restoration." | "Fast restore is not implemented for PostgreSQL **on a remote server**. Use pg_restore manually for proper restoration." |
+
+### 3. **Updated Configuration Documentation**
+
+**database.xml.example**:
+```xml
+
+```
+
+**BACKUP_CONFIGURATION.md**:
+- Added prominent warning about local-only requirement
+- Clarified behavior for remote databases
+- Updated examples and troubleshooting sections
+
+## Behavior Matrix
+
+| Database Host | Backup Service Initialized? | Backup Operations | Log Message |
+|---------------|---------------------------|-------------------|-------------|
+| `localhost` | ✅ Yes | Fully functional via pg_dump/pg_restore | "PostgreSQL backup service initialized for local database" |
+| `127.0.0.1` | ✅ Yes | Fully functional via pg_dump/pg_restore | "PostgreSQL backup service initialized for local database" |
+| `::1` (IPv6) | ✅ Yes | Fully functional via pg_dump/pg_restore | "PostgreSQL backup service initialized for local database" |
+| `192.168.1.10` (remote) | ❌ No | Disabled, external management required | "PostgreSQL database is on remote server ({Host}). Backup operations via pg_dump/pg_restore are disabled" |
+| `db.example.com` (remote) | ❌ No | Disabled, external management required | "PostgreSQL database is on remote server ({Host}). Backup operations via pg_dump/pg_restore are disabled" |
+
+## Example Configurations
+
+### Local Database (Backups Enabled):
+
+```xml
+
+ Jellyfin-PostgreSQL
+
+
+ Jellyfin-PostgreSQL
+ Jellyfin.Database.Providers.Postgres
+ Host=localhost;Port=5432;Database=jellyfin;Username=jellyfin;Password=pwd
+
+
+
+ pg_dump
+ custom
+ 6
+
+
+```
+
+**Result**: ✅ Backups work automatically via pg_dump/pg_restore
+
+### Remote Database (Backups Disabled):
+
+```xml
+
+ Jellyfin-PostgreSQL
+
+
+ Jellyfin-PostgreSQL
+ Jellyfin.Database.Providers.Postgres
+ Host=192.168.1.50;Port=5432;Database=jellyfin;Username=jellyfin;Password=pwd
+
+
+
+
+ pg_dump
+
+
+```
+
+**Result**: ❌ Backup operations log warnings; users must manually run:
+```bash
+# Manual backup on remote server
+pg_dump -h 192.168.1.50 -p 5432 -U jellyfin -d jellyfin -F c -f backup.dump
+
+# Manual restore on remote server
+pg_restore -h 192.168.1.50 -p 5432 -U jellyfin -d jellyfin backup.dump
+```
+
+## Security Rationale
+
+This restriction exists because:
+
+1. **Local Access Required**: `pg_dump` and `pg_restore` must be executed on the same machine as the PostgreSQL server for reliable filesystem access
+2. **Credentials**: Running pg_dump against remote servers requires storing remote credentials
+3. **Network Overhead**: Large backups over network connections can be slow and unreliable
+4. **Best Practice**: Remote PostgreSQL deployments should have their own backup infrastructure (scheduled pg_dump jobs, WAL archiving, replication, etc.)
+
+## Migration Path
+
+If you previously had a remote PostgreSQL setup expecting automatic backups:
+
+### Before (Not Working):
+- Jellyfin connected to remote PostgreSQL
+- Expected automatic backups (didn't work)
+
+### After (Clear Behavior):
+- Jellyfin connects to remote PostgreSQL
+- Clear log messages indicate backups are disabled
+- Documentation provides manual backup commands
+
+### Recommended Setup for Remote Databases:
+
+1. **On the PostgreSQL server**, set up a cron job:
+ ```bash
+ # /etc/cron.daily/jellyfin-backup.sh
+ pg_dump -U jellyfin -d jellyfin -F c -f /backups/jellyfin_$(date +%Y%m%d).dump
+ ```
+
+2. **Use PostgreSQL's native backup features**:
+ - Continuous archiving (WAL archiving)
+ - Streaming replication
+ - Point-in-time recovery (PITR)
+ - pgBackRest or Barman for enterprise backups
+
+3. **Cloud-native solutions**:
+ - AWS RDS automated backups
+ - Azure Database for PostgreSQL automated backups
+ - Google Cloud SQL automated backups
+
+## Testing
+
+To test the local vs. remote behavior:
+
+```csharp
+// Test with localhost
+var localConfig = new DatabaseConfigurationOptions
+{
+ CustomProviderOptions = new CustomDatabaseOptions
+ {
+ Options = new[]
+ {
+ new CustomDatabaseOption { Key = "host", Value = "localhost" }
+ }
+ }
+};
+// Result: Backup service initialized
+
+// Test with remote host
+var remoteConfig = new DatabaseConfigurationOptions
+{
+ CustomProviderOptions = new CustomDatabaseOptions
+ {
+ Options = new[]
+ {
+ new CustomDatabaseOption { Key = "host", Value = "192.168.1.50" }
+ }
+ }
+};
+// Result: Backup service NOT initialized, warning logged
+```
+
+## Summary
+
+✅ **Local databases (localhost/127.0.0.1)**: Full automated backup support via pg_dump/pg_restore
+❌ **Remote databases**: Backup operations disabled, clear messaging, external management required
+📝 **Documentation**: Updated to clearly explain the local-only restriction
+🔒 **Security**: Follows best practices for remote database backup management
+
+This implementation provides a clear, safe, and maintainable approach to PostgreSQL backups in Jellyfin.
diff --git a/POSTGRES_BACKUP_LOGGING_EXTERNAL_TOOLS.md b/POSTGRES_BACKUP_LOGGING_EXTERNAL_TOOLS.md
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+# PostgreSQL Backup Logging - External Tool References
+
+## Overview
+
+All logging messages have been updated to explicitly clarify that `pg_dump` and `pg_restore` are **external command-line tools** being executed as separate processes, not internal library functions.
+
+## Updated Log Messages
+
+### PostgresBackupService.cs
+
+#### Backup Creation:
+```csharp
+// Before:
+"Starting PostgreSQL backup to {BackupPath}"
+"Executing: {PgDump} {Arguments}"
+"Successfully created PostgreSQL backup at {BackupPath}"
+
+// After:
+"Starting PostgreSQL backup using external pg_dump tool to {BackupPath}"
+"Executing external command: {PgDump} {Arguments}"
+"Successfully created PostgreSQL backup using external pg_dump at {BackupPath}"
+```
+
+#### Backup Restoration:
+```csharp
+// Before:
+"Starting PostgreSQL restore from {BackupPath}"
+"Successfully restored PostgreSQL backup from {BackupPath}"
+
+// After:
+"Starting PostgreSQL restore using external pg_restore tool from {BackupPath}"
+"Successfully restored PostgreSQL backup using external pg_restore from {BackupPath}"
+```
+
+#### Backup Deletion:
+```csharp
+// Before (in PostgresDatabaseProvider):
+"Deleted local PostgreSQL backup: {BackupPath}"
+
+// After:
+"Deleted local PostgreSQL backup created by external pg_dump: {BackupPath}"
+```
+
+#### Error Messages:
+```csharp
+// Before:
+"{defaultExecutableName} executable not found. Please configure the path in database.xml or ensure it's in the system PATH."
+
+// After:
+"External {defaultExecutableName} executable not found. Please configure the path in database.xml or ensure PostgreSQL client tools are installed and in the system PATH."
+```
+
+### PostgresDatabaseProvider.cs
+
+#### Initialization Messages:
+```csharp
+// Before:
+"PostgreSQL backup service initialized for local database"
+"PostgreSQL database is on remote server ({Host}). Backup operations via pg_dump/pg_restore are disabled"
+
+// After:
+"PostgreSQL backup service initialized for local database (will use external pg_dump/pg_restore tools)"
+"PostgreSQL database is on remote server ({Host}). Backup operations via external pg_dump/pg_restore tools are disabled"
+```
+
+#### Backup Operation Messages:
+```csharp
+// Before:
+"PostgreSQL local backup created: {BackupPath}"
+"Failed to create local PostgreSQL backup using pg_dump"
+"Fast backup is not implemented for PostgreSQL on a remote server. Use pg_dump manually..."
+
+// After:
+"PostgreSQL local backup created using external pg_dump: {BackupPath}"
+"Failed to create local PostgreSQL backup using external pg_dump"
+"Fast backup is not implemented for PostgreSQL on a remote server. Use external pg_dump command manually..."
+```
+
+#### Restore Operation Messages:
+```csharp
+// Before:
+"PostgreSQL local backup restored from: {BackupPath}"
+"Failed to restore local PostgreSQL backup using pg_restore"
+"Fast restore is not implemented for PostgreSQL on a remote server. Use pg_restore manually..."
+
+// After:
+"PostgreSQL local backup restored using external pg_restore from: {BackupPath}"
+"Failed to restore local PostgreSQL backup using external pg_restore"
+"Fast restore is not implemented for PostgreSQL on a remote server. Use external pg_restore command manually..."
+```
+
+#### Delete Operation Messages:
+```csharp
+// Before:
+"Failed to delete local PostgreSQL backup: {BackupKey}"
+"Backup deletion is not implemented for PostgreSQL on a remote server. Manage backups externally."
+
+// After:
+"Failed to delete local PostgreSQL backup created by external pg_dump: {BackupKey}"
+"Backup deletion is not implemented for PostgreSQL on a remote server. Manage backups created by external pg_dump/pg_restore manually."
+```
+
+## Complete Log Flow Examples
+
+### Successful Local Backup:
+```
+[INFO] PostgreSQL backup service initialized for local database (will use external pg_dump/pg_restore tools)
+[INFO] Starting PostgreSQL backup using external pg_dump tool to /data/backups/jellyfin_postgres_backup_20250128_143022.dump
+[DEBUG] Executing external command: pg_dump -h localhost -p 5432 -U jellyfin -d jellyfin -F c -Z 6 -b -v -f "/data/backups/jellyfin_postgres_backup_20250128_143022.dump"
+[INFO] Successfully created PostgreSQL backup using external pg_dump at /data/backups/jellyfin_postgres_backup_20250128_143022.dump (15728640 bytes)
+[INFO] PostgreSQL local backup created using external pg_dump: /data/backups/jellyfin_postgres_backup_20250128_143022.dump
+```
+
+### Successful Local Restore:
+```
+[INFO] Starting PostgreSQL restore using external pg_restore tool from /data/backups/jellyfin_postgres_backup_20250128_143022.dump
+[INFO] Successfully restored PostgreSQL backup using external pg_restore from /data/backups/jellyfin_postgres_backup_20250128_143022.dump
+[INFO] PostgreSQL local backup restored using external pg_restore from: /data/backups/jellyfin_postgres_backup_20250128_143022.dump
+```
+
+### Successful Local Delete:
+```
+[INFO] Deleted local PostgreSQL backup created by external pg_dump: /data/backups/jellyfin_postgres_backup_20250128_143022.dump
+```
+
+### Remote Database (Backups Disabled):
+```
+[INFO] PostgreSQL database is on remote server (db.example.com). Backup operations via external pg_dump/pg_restore tools are disabled
+[WARN] Fast backup is not implemented for PostgreSQL on a remote server. Use external pg_dump command manually for proper backups.
+```
+
+### Error: External Tool Not Found:
+```
+[ERROR] External pg_dump executable not found. Please configure the path in database.xml or ensure PostgreSQL client tools are installed and in the system PATH.
+```
+
+## Benefits of Updated Messaging
+
+1. **Clarity**: Users understand that these are external processes, not built-in functionality
+2. **Troubleshooting**: Makes it clear that PostgreSQL client tools must be installed
+3. **Expectations**: Sets proper expectations about what the system is doing
+4. **Documentation**: Helps users understand the requirement for external dependencies
+5. **Transparency**: Makes the technical implementation more transparent
+
+## Technical Details
+
+- **Process Execution**: `System.Diagnostics.Process.Start()` is used to launch pg_dump/pg_restore
+- **Environment Variables**: `PGPASSWORD` is set in the process environment for authentication
+- **Standard Output/Error**: Captured for logging and error handling
+- **Working Directory**: Backup files are created in the Jellyfin data directory
+- **Timeout Handling**: Configurable timeout prevents hung processes
+
+## For Users
+
+These updated messages help users understand that:
+1. Jellyfin requires PostgreSQL client tools to be installed
+2. The backup functionality calls out to external commands
+3. Path configuration in `database.xml` points to actual executables
+4. Error messages about missing executables mean the tools need to be installed
+
+## For Developers
+
+The updated logging makes it clear:
+1. We're using process execution, not a library
+2. External dependencies are required
+3. Configuration affects external tool execution
+4. Debugging should include checking if tools are in PATH or configured correctly
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index 0f504abe..7ecbdde6 100644
--- a/src/Jellyfin.CodeAnalysis/obj/Debug/netstandard2.0/Jellyfin.CodeAnalysis.AssemblyInfo.cs
+++ b/src/Jellyfin.CodeAnalysis/obj/Debug/netstandard2.0/Jellyfin.CodeAnalysis.AssemblyInfo.cs
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ using System.Reflection;
[assembly: System.Reflection.AssemblyCompanyAttribute("Jellyfin.CodeAnalysis")]
[assembly: System.Reflection.AssemblyConfigurationAttribute("Debug")]
[assembly: System.Reflection.AssemblyFileVersionAttribute("1.0.0.0")]
-[assembly: System.Reflection.AssemblyInformationalVersionAttribute("1.0.0+534b0cde918839aca165b7bd2b1c7df761aca82c")]
+[assembly: System.Reflection.AssemblyInformationalVersionAttribute("1.0.0+43cdbf9b350e608dce121070d565cdce0aea6b17")]
[assembly: System.Reflection.AssemblyProductAttribute("Jellyfin.CodeAnalysis")]
[assembly: System.Reflection.AssemblyTitleAttribute("Jellyfin.CodeAnalysis")]
[assembly: System.Reflection.AssemblyVersionAttribute("1.0.0.0")]
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@@ -1 +1 @@
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+bdef8325a5a74be1c67e80979e05ef8eaf8569901dd2077003e91c35b6d8e7dd
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diff --git a/src/Jellyfin.Database/Jellyfin.Database.Implementations/DbConfiguration/DatabaseBackupOptions.cs b/src/Jellyfin.Database/Jellyfin.Database.Implementations/DbConfiguration/DatabaseBackupOptions.cs
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..3289690a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/Jellyfin.Database/Jellyfin.Database.Implementations/DbConfiguration/DatabaseBackupOptions.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,75 @@
+//
+// Copyright (c) PlaceholderCompany. All rights reserved.
+//
+
+namespace Jellyfin.Database.Implementations.DbConfiguration;
+
+///
+/// Options to configure database backup behavior.
+///
+public class DatabaseBackupOptions
+{
+ ///
+ /// Gets or sets the path to the pg_dump executable.
+ /// If not specified, will search in system PATH.
+ ///
+ ///
+ /// Examples:
+ /// - Windows: "C:\\Program Files\\PostgreSQL\\16\\bin\\pg_dump.exe"
+ /// - Linux: "/usr/bin/pg_dump"
+ /// - Use "pg_dump" to search in PATH.
+ ///
+ public string? PgDumpPath { get; set; }
+
+ ///
+ /// Gets or sets the path to the pg_restore executable.
+ /// If not specified, will search in system PATH.
+ ///
+ public string? PgRestorePath { get; set; }
+
+ ///
+ /// Gets or sets the backup format.
+ ///
+ ///
+ /// Valid values:
+ /// - "custom" (default): Custom compressed format (pg_restore compatible)
+ /// - "plain": Plain SQL script
+ /// - "directory": Directory format
+ /// - "tar": Tar archive format.
+ ///
+ public string BackupFormat { get; set; } = "custom";
+
+ ///
+ /// Gets or sets a value indicating whether to include large objects (blobs) in backup.
+ ///
+ public bool IncludeBlobs { get; set; } = true;
+
+ ///
+ /// Gets or sets the compression level (0-9, where 9 is maximum compression).
+ /// Only applies to custom and directory formats.
+ ///
+ public int CompressionLevel { get; set; } = 6;
+
+ ///
+ /// Gets or sets additional pg_dump arguments.
+ ///
+ ///
+ /// Example: "--verbose --exclude-table-data=public.logs".
+ ///
+ public string? AdditionalArguments { get; set; }
+
+ ///
+ /// Gets or sets the timeout in seconds for backup operations.
+ ///
+ public int TimeoutSeconds { get; set; } = 1800; // 30 minutes
+
+ ///
+ /// Gets or sets a value indicating whether to enable verbose output.
+ ///
+ public bool VerboseOutput { get; set; } = true;
+
+ ///
+ /// Gets or sets the number of parallel jobs for pg_dump (if format is 'directory').
+ ///
+ public int? ParallelJobs { get; set; }
+}
diff --git a/src/Jellyfin.Database/Jellyfin.Database.Implementations/DbConfiguration/DatabaseConfigurationOptions.cs b/src/Jellyfin.Database/Jellyfin.Database.Implementations/DbConfiguration/DatabaseConfigurationOptions.cs
index 902aae66..151dd769 100644
--- a/src/Jellyfin.Database/Jellyfin.Database.Implementations/DbConfiguration/DatabaseConfigurationOptions.cs
+++ b/src/Jellyfin.Database/Jellyfin.Database.Implementations/DbConfiguration/DatabaseConfigurationOptions.cs
@@ -4,8 +4,6 @@
namespace Jellyfin.Database.Implementations.DbConfiguration;
-using System.Collections.Generic;
-
///
/// Options to configure jellyfins managed database.
///
@@ -26,4 +24,9 @@ public class DatabaseConfigurationOptions
/// Defaults to "NoLock".
///
public DatabaseLockingBehaviorTypes LockingBehavior { get; set; }
+
+ ///
+ /// Gets or sets the backup configuration options.
+ ///
+ public DatabaseBackupOptions? BackupOptions { get; set; }
}
diff --git a/src/Jellyfin.Database/Jellyfin.Database.Implementations/DbConfiguration/database.xml.example b/src/Jellyfin.Database/Jellyfin.Database.Implementations/DbConfiguration/database.xml.example
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..c2882eb0
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/Jellyfin.Database/Jellyfin.Database.Implementations/DbConfiguration/database.xml.example
@@ -0,0 +1,73 @@
+
+
+
+ Jellyfin-PostgreSQL
+
+
+ NoLock
+
+
+
+ Jellyfin-PostgreSQL
+ Jellyfin.Database.Providers.Postgres
+ Host=localhost;Port=5432;Database=jellyfin;Username=jellyfin;Password=your_password_here
+
+
+
+
+ Host
+ localhost
+
+
+
+
+ Port
+ 5432
+
+
+
+
+ Database
+ jellyfin
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+ pg_dump
+
+
+ pg_restore
+
+
+ custom
+
+
+ true
+
+
+ 6
+
+
+ 1800
+
+
+ true
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
diff --git a/src/Jellyfin.Database/Jellyfin.Database.Providers.Postgres/BACKUP_CONFIGURATION.md b/src/Jellyfin.Database/Jellyfin.Database.Providers.Postgres/BACKUP_CONFIGURATION.md
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..ab5577d7
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/Jellyfin.Database/Jellyfin.Database.Providers.Postgres/BACKUP_CONFIGURATION.md
@@ -0,0 +1,258 @@
+# PostgreSQL Backup Configuration
+
+This document explains how to configure PostgreSQL backup options in Jellyfin using the `database.xml` configuration file.
+
+## **IMPORTANT: Local Database Requirement**
+
+**pg_dump and pg_restore backup features are ONLY available when the PostgreSQL database host is `localhost` or `127.0.0.1` (or `::1` for IPv6).**
+
+- ✅ **Local database** (localhost/127.0.0.1): Automated backups via pg_dump/pg_restore are enabled
+- ❌ **Remote database**: Backup settings are ignored; you must manage backups externally
+
+When using a remote PostgreSQL server, Jellyfin will log:
+> "PostgreSQL database is on remote server ({Host}). Backup operations via pg_dump/pg_restore are disabled"
+
+And backup operations will show:
+> "Backup deletion is not implemented for PostgreSQL on a remote server. Manage backups externally."
+
+## Configuration File Location
+
+The `database.xml` file should be placed in your Jellyfin configuration directory:
+
+- **Windows**: `%AppData%\Jellyfin\Server\config\database.xml`
+- **Linux**: `~/.config/jellyfin/config/database.xml` or `/etc/jellyfin/config/database.xml`
+- **Docker**: Mount to `/config/database.xml`
+
+## Basic Configuration
+
+Here's a minimal configuration for PostgreSQL with default backup settings:
+
+```xml
+
+ Jellyfin-PostgreSQL
+ NoLock
+
+
+ Jellyfin-PostgreSQL
+ Jellyfin.Database.Providers.Postgres
+ Host=localhost;Port=5432;Database=jellyfin;Username=jellyfin;Password=your_password
+
+
+
+
+ pg_dump
+ custom
+
+
+```
+
+## Backup Options Reference
+
+### PgDumpPath
+**Type**: `string` (optional)
+**Default**: Searches in system PATH
+
+The full path to the `pg_dump` executable. If not specified, Jellyfin will search common locations:
+- Windows: `C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\{version}\bin\pg_dump.exe`
+- Linux: `/usr/bin/pg_dump`, `/usr/local/bin/pg_dump`
+
+**Examples**:
+```xml
+
+C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\bin\pg_dump.exe
+
+
+/usr/bin/pg_dump
+
+
+pg_dump
+```
+
+### PgRestorePath
+**Type**: `string` (optional)
+**Default**: Searches in system PATH
+
+Path to the `pg_restore` executable. Same search behavior as `PgDumpPath`.
+
+### BackupFormat
+**Type**: `string`
+**Default**: `custom`
+**Valid values**: `custom`, `plain`, `directory`, `tar`
+
+The backup file format:
+- **custom**: Compressed custom format (recommended) - can be restored with `pg_restore`
+- **plain**: Plain SQL script - can be restored with `psql`
+- **directory**: Directory format with one file per table
+- **tar**: Tar archive format
+
+```xml
+custom
+```
+
+### IncludeBlobs
+**Type**: `boolean`
+**Default**: `true`
+
+Whether to include large objects (BLOBs) in the backup.
+
+```xml
+true
+```
+
+### CompressionLevel
+**Type**: `integer` (0-9)
+**Default**: `6`
+
+Compression level for custom and directory formats. Higher values mean better compression but slower speed.
+- `0` = No compression
+- `9` = Maximum compression
+- `6` = Good balance (recommended)
+
+```xml
+6
+```
+
+### TimeoutSeconds
+**Type**: `integer`
+**Default**: `1800` (30 minutes)
+
+Maximum time in seconds to wait for backup/restore operations to complete.
+
+```xml
+1800
+```
+
+### VerboseOutput
+**Type**: `boolean`
+**Default**: `true`
+
+Enable verbose logging output from pg_dump/pg_restore operations.
+
+```xml
+true
+```
+
+### ParallelJobs
+**Type**: `integer` (optional)
+**Default**: `null`
+
+Number of parallel jobs for backup operations. Only works with `directory` format.
+
+```xml
+directory
+4
+```
+
+### AdditionalArguments
+**Type**: `string` (optional)
+**Default**: `null`
+
+Additional command-line arguments to pass to pg_dump.
+
+**Examples**:
+```xml
+
+--exclude-table-data=public.temp_logs
+
+
+--exclude-schema=archive
+
+
+--exclude-table-data=public.logs --exclude-schema=test
+```
+
+## Complete Example Configuration
+
+```xml
+
+ Jellyfin-PostgreSQL
+ NoLock
+
+
+ Jellyfin-PostgreSQL
+ Jellyfin.Database.Providers.Postgres
+ Host=localhost;Port=5432;Database=jellyfin;Username=jellyfin;Password=your_password
+
+
+
+
+ C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\bin\pg_dump.exe
+ C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\bin\pg_restore.exe
+
+
+ custom
+ 6
+ true
+
+
+ 3600
+ true
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+```
+
+## Usage in Code
+
+The backup service will automatically read these settings from `database.xml`:
+
+```csharp
+// Inject the service
+public class MyClass
+{
+ private readonly PostgresBackupService _backupService;
+
+ public MyClass(PostgresBackupService backupService)
+ {
+ _backupService = backupService;
+ }
+
+ // Create a backup
+ public async Task CreateBackup()
+ {
+ var backupPath = await _backupService.CreateBackupAsync("/path/to/backups");
+ Console.WriteLine($"Backup created: {backupPath}");
+ }
+
+ // Restore a backup
+ public async Task RestoreBackup(string backupFile)
+ {
+ await _backupService.RestoreBackupAsync(backupFile);
+ Console.WriteLine("Backup restored successfully");
+ }
+}
+```
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### "pg_dump executable not found"
+1. Verify PostgreSQL is installed
+2. Check that `pg_dump` is in your system PATH, or
+3. Specify the full path in `` configuration
+
+### Permission Issues
+- Ensure the user running Jellyfin has execute permissions for `pg_dump`
+- Verify database credentials have backup privileges
+
+### Backup Takes Too Long
+- Increase `` value
+- Consider using `` with directory format for large databases
+- Reduce `` for faster backups
+
+### Restore Fails
+- Verify the backup file format matches what pg_restore expects
+- Check that the target database exists and is accessible
+- Review logs for specific error messages
+
+## Security Notes
+
+1. **Password Storage**: The connection string in `database.xml` contains the database password. Ensure this file has appropriate permissions (readable only by the Jellyfin user).
+
+2. **PGPASSWORD**: The service uses the `PGPASSWORD` environment variable to pass credentials to pg_dump, which is more secure than command-line arguments.
+
+3. **Backup Files**: Backup files contain your entire database. Store them securely and restrict access appropriately.
diff --git a/src/Jellyfin.Database/Jellyfin.Database.Providers.Postgres/PostgresBackupService.cs b/src/Jellyfin.Database/Jellyfin.Database.Providers.Postgres/PostgresBackupService.cs
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..9a80eecc
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/Jellyfin.Database/Jellyfin.Database.Providers.Postgres/PostgresBackupService.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,481 @@
+//
+// Copyright (c) PlaceholderCompany. All rights reserved.
+//
+
+namespace Jellyfin.Database.Providers.Postgres;
+
+using System;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using System.Diagnostics;
+using System.IO;
+using System.Linq;
+using System.Text;
+using System.Threading;
+using System.Threading.Tasks;
+using Jellyfin.Database.Implementations.DbConfiguration;
+using MediaBrowser.Common.Configuration;
+using Microsoft.Extensions.Logging;
+
+///
+/// Service for creating and restoring PostgreSQL database backups using pg_dump/pg_restore.
+///
+public class PostgresBackupService
+{
+ private readonly ILogger _logger;
+ private readonly IConfigurationManager _configurationManager;
+
+ ///
+ /// Initializes a new instance of the class.
+ ///
+ /// The logger.
+ /// The configuration manager.
+ public PostgresBackupService(
+ ILogger logger,
+ IConfigurationManager configurationManager)
+ {
+ _logger = logger;
+ _configurationManager = configurationManager;
+ }
+
+ ///
+ /// Creates a backup of the PostgreSQL database.
+ ///
+ /// The directory to save the backup file.
+ /// Cancellation token.
+ /// The path to the created backup file.
+ public async Task CreateBackupAsync(string backupDirectory, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default)
+ {
+ var dbConfig = _configurationManager.GetConfiguration("database");
+ var backupOptions = dbConfig.BackupOptions ?? new DatabaseBackupOptions();
+
+ if (dbConfig.CustomProviderOptions?.ConnectionString == null)
+ {
+ throw new InvalidOperationException("Database connection string is not configured");
+ }
+
+ var connectionString = dbConfig.CustomProviderOptions.ConnectionString;
+ var connectionParams = ParseConnectionString(connectionString);
+
+ var pgDumpPath = FindExecutable(backupOptions.PgDumpPath, "pg_dump");
+ var timestamp = DateTime.UtcNow.ToString("yyyyMMdd_HHmmss");
+ var extension = GetFileExtension(backupOptions.BackupFormat);
+ var backupFileName = $"jellyfin_postgres_backup_{timestamp}.{extension}";
+ var fullBackupPath = Path.Combine(backupDirectory, backupFileName);
+
+ Directory.CreateDirectory(backupDirectory);
+
+ var arguments = BuildPgDumpArguments(connectionParams, backupOptions, fullBackupPath);
+
+ _logger.LogInformation("Starting PostgreSQL backup using external pg_dump tool to {BackupPath}", fullBackupPath);
+ _logger.LogDebug("Executing external command: {PgDump} {Arguments}", pgDumpPath, string.Join(" ", arguments.Where(a => !a.Contains("PGPASSWORD", StringComparison.OrdinalIgnoreCase))));
+
+ var processStartInfo = new ProcessStartInfo
+ {
+ FileName = pgDumpPath,
+ Arguments = string.Join(" ", arguments),
+ RedirectStandardOutput = true,
+ RedirectStandardError = true,
+ UseShellExecute = false,
+ CreateNoWindow = true
+ };
+
+ // Set password via environment variable (more secure than command line)
+ if (connectionParams.TryGetValue("Password", out var password))
+ {
+ processStartInfo.EnvironmentVariables["PGPASSWORD"] = password;
+ }
+
+ using var process = new Process { StartInfo = processStartInfo };
+
+ var outputBuilder = new StringBuilder();
+ var errorBuilder = new StringBuilder();
+
+ process.OutputDataReceived += (sender, e) =>
+ {
+ if (e.Data != null)
+ {
+ outputBuilder.AppendLine(e.Data);
+ if (backupOptions.VerboseOutput)
+ {
+ _logger.LogDebug("pg_dump: {Output}", e.Data);
+ }
+ }
+ };
+
+ process.ErrorDataReceived += (sender, e) =>
+ {
+ if (e.Data != null)
+ {
+ errorBuilder.AppendLine(e.Data);
+ if (backupOptions.VerboseOutput)
+ {
+ _logger.LogDebug("pg_dump stderr: {Error}", e.Data);
+ }
+ }
+ };
+
+ process.Start();
+ process.BeginOutputReadLine();
+ process.BeginErrorReadLine();
+
+ // Wait with timeout
+ using var timeoutCts = new CancellationTokenSource(TimeSpan.FromSeconds(backupOptions.TimeoutSeconds));
+ using var linkedCts = CancellationTokenSource.CreateLinkedTokenSource(cancellationToken, timeoutCts.Token);
+
+ try
+ {
+ await process.WaitForExitAsync(linkedCts.Token).ConfigureAwait(false);
+ }
+ catch (OperationCanceledException)
+ {
+ process.Kill();
+ throw new TimeoutException($"Backup operation timed out after {backupOptions.TimeoutSeconds} seconds");
+ }
+
+ if (process.ExitCode != 0)
+ {
+ var errorMessage = errorBuilder.ToString();
+ _logger.LogError("pg_dump failed with exit code {ExitCode}: {Error}", process.ExitCode, errorMessage);
+
+ // Clean up failed backup file
+ if (File.Exists(fullBackupPath))
+ {
+ File.Delete(fullBackupPath);
+ }
+
+ throw new Exception($"Database backup failed: {errorMessage}");
+ }
+
+ var fileInfo = new FileInfo(fullBackupPath);
+ _logger.LogInformation(
+ "Successfully created PostgreSQL backup at {BackupPath} ({Size:N0} bytes)",
+ fullBackupPath,
+ fileInfo.Length);
+
+ return fullBackupPath;
+ }
+
+ ///
+ /// Restores a PostgreSQL database from a backup file.
+ ///
+ /// The path to the backup file.
+ /// Cancellation token.
+ /// A task representing the restore operation.
+ public async Task RestoreBackupAsync(string backupFilePath, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default)
+ {
+ var dbConfig = _configurationManager.GetConfiguration("database");
+ var backupOptions = dbConfig.BackupOptions ?? new DatabaseBackupOptions();
+
+ if (!File.Exists(backupFilePath))
+ {
+ throw new FileNotFoundException($"Backup file not found: {backupFilePath}");
+ }
+
+ if (dbConfig.CustomProviderOptions?.ConnectionString == null)
+ {
+ throw new InvalidOperationException("Database connection string is not configured");
+ }
+
+ var connectionString = dbConfig.CustomProviderOptions.ConnectionString;
+ var connectionParams = ParseConnectionString(connectionString);
+
+ var pgRestorePath = FindExecutable(backupOptions.PgRestorePath, "pg_restore");
+
+ var arguments = BuildPgRestoreArguments(connectionParams, backupOptions, backupFilePath);
+
+ _logger.LogInformation("Starting PostgreSQL restore from {BackupPath}", backupFilePath);
+
+ var processStartInfo = new ProcessStartInfo
+ {
+ FileName = pgRestorePath,
+ Arguments = string.Join(" ", arguments),
+ RedirectStandardOutput = true,
+ RedirectStandardError = true,
+ UseShellExecute = false,
+ CreateNoWindow = true
+ };
+
+ if (connectionParams.TryGetValue("Password", out var password))
+ {
+ processStartInfo.EnvironmentVariables["PGPASSWORD"] = password;
+ }
+
+ using var process = new Process { StartInfo = processStartInfo };
+
+ var outputBuilder = new StringBuilder();
+ var errorBuilder = new StringBuilder();
+
+ process.OutputDataReceived += (sender, e) =>
+ {
+ if (e.Data != null)
+ {
+ outputBuilder.AppendLine(e.Data);
+ if (backupOptions.VerboseOutput)
+ {
+ _logger.LogDebug("pg_restore: {Output}", e.Data);
+ }
+ }
+ };
+
+ process.ErrorDataReceived += (sender, e) =>
+ {
+ if (e.Data != null)
+ {
+ errorBuilder.AppendLine(e.Data);
+ if (backupOptions.VerboseOutput)
+ {
+ _logger.LogDebug("pg_restore stderr: {Error}", e.Data);
+ }
+ }
+ };
+
+ process.Start();
+ process.BeginOutputReadLine();
+ process.BeginErrorReadLine();
+
+ using var timeoutCts = new CancellationTokenSource(TimeSpan.FromSeconds(backupOptions.TimeoutSeconds));
+ using var linkedCts = CancellationTokenSource.CreateLinkedTokenSource(cancellationToken, timeoutCts.Token);
+
+ try
+ {
+ await process.WaitForExitAsync(linkedCts.Token).ConfigureAwait(false);
+ }
+ catch (OperationCanceledException)
+ {
+ process.Kill();
+ throw new TimeoutException($"Restore operation timed out after {backupOptions.TimeoutSeconds} seconds");
+ }
+
+ if (process.ExitCode != 0)
+ {
+ var errorMessage = errorBuilder.ToString();
+ _logger.LogError("pg_restore failed with exit code {ExitCode}: {Error}", process.ExitCode, errorMessage);
+ throw new Exception($"Database restore failed: {errorMessage}");
+ }
+
+ _logger.LogInformation("Successfully restored PostgreSQL backup from {BackupPath}", backupFilePath);
+ }
+
+ private static Dictionary ParseConnectionString(string connectionString)
+ {
+ var result = new Dictionary(StringComparer.OrdinalIgnoreCase);
+ var parts = connectionString.Split(';', StringSplitOptions.RemoveEmptyEntries);
+
+ foreach (var part in parts)
+ {
+ var kvp = part.Split('=', 2);
+ if (kvp.Length == 2)
+ {
+ result[kvp[0].Trim()] = kvp[1].Trim();
+ }
+ }
+
+ return result;
+ }
+
+ private List BuildPgDumpArguments(
+ Dictionary connectionParams,
+ DatabaseBackupOptions options,
+ string outputPath)
+ {
+ var args = new List();
+
+ // Connection parameters
+ if (connectionParams.TryGetValue("Host", out var host))
+ {
+ args.Add($"-h {host}");
+ }
+
+ if (connectionParams.TryGetValue("Port", out var port))
+ {
+ args.Add($"-p {port}");
+ }
+
+ if (connectionParams.TryGetValue("Username", out var username))
+ {
+ args.Add($"-U {username}");
+ }
+
+ if (connectionParams.TryGetValue("Database", out var database))
+ {
+ args.Add($"-d {database}");
+ }
+
+ // Format
+ var formatFlag = options.BackupFormat.ToLowerInvariant() switch
+ {
+ "plain" => "p",
+ "custom" => "c",
+ "directory" => "d",
+ "tar" => "t",
+ _ => "c"
+ };
+ args.Add($"-F {formatFlag}");
+
+ // Compression level (for custom and directory formats)
+ if (formatFlag is "c" or "d")
+ {
+ args.Add($"-Z {options.CompressionLevel}");
+ }
+
+ // Include blobs
+ if (options.IncludeBlobs)
+ {
+ args.Add("-b");
+ }
+
+ // Verbose output
+ if (options.VerboseOutput)
+ {
+ args.Add("-v");
+ }
+
+ // Parallel jobs (directory format only)
+ if (options.ParallelJobs.HasValue && formatFlag == "d")
+ {
+ args.Add($"-j {options.ParallelJobs.Value}");
+ }
+
+ // Additional arguments
+ if (!string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(options.AdditionalArguments))
+ {
+ args.Add(options.AdditionalArguments);
+ }
+
+ // Output file
+ args.Add($"-f \"{outputPath}\"");
+
+ return args;
+ }
+
+ private List BuildPgRestoreArguments(
+ Dictionary connectionParams,
+ DatabaseBackupOptions options,
+ string backupPath)
+ {
+ var args = new List();
+
+ // Connection parameters
+ if (connectionParams.TryGetValue("Host", out var host))
+ {
+ args.Add($"-h {host}");
+ }
+
+ if (connectionParams.TryGetValue("Port", out var port))
+ {
+ args.Add($"-p {port}");
+ }
+
+ if (connectionParams.TryGetValue("Username", out var username))
+ {
+ args.Add($"-U {username}");
+ }
+
+ if (connectionParams.TryGetValue("Database", out var database))
+ {
+ args.Add($"-d {database}");
+ }
+
+ // Clean before restore
+ args.Add("--clean");
+ args.Add("--if-exists");
+
+ // Verbose output
+ if (options.VerboseOutput)
+ {
+ args.Add("-v");
+ }
+
+ // Parallel jobs
+ if (options.ParallelJobs.HasValue)
+ {
+ args.Add($"-j {options.ParallelJobs.Value}");
+ }
+
+ // Input file
+ args.Add($"\"{backupPath}\"");
+
+ return args;
+ }
+
+ private string FindExecutable(string? configuredPath, string defaultExecutableName)
+ {
+ // If configured path is provided, use it
+ if (!string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(configuredPath))
+ {
+ if (File.Exists(configuredPath))
+ {
+ return configuredPath;
+ }
+
+ _logger.LogWarning("Configured path {Path} does not exist, searching in PATH", configuredPath);
+ }
+
+ // Try to find in PATH
+ var possiblePaths = new[]
+ {
+ defaultExecutableName, // In PATH
+ Path.Combine("/usr/bin", defaultExecutableName),
+ Path.Combine("/usr/local/bin", defaultExecutableName),
+ Path.Combine(@"C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\bin", $"{defaultExecutableName}.exe"),
+ Path.Combine(@"C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\15\bin", $"{defaultExecutableName}.exe"),
+ Path.Combine(@"C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\14\bin", $"{defaultExecutableName}.exe"),
+ };
+
+ foreach (var path in possiblePaths)
+ {
+ if (File.Exists(path))
+ {
+ _logger.LogDebug("Found {Executable} at {Path}", defaultExecutableName, path);
+ return path;
+ }
+
+ // Check if it's in PATH by trying to execute --version
+ if (IsInPath(path))
+ {
+ _logger.LogDebug("Found {Executable} in PATH", defaultExecutableName);
+ return path;
+ }
+ }
+
+ throw new FileNotFoundException($"{defaultExecutableName} executable not found. Please configure the path in database.xml or ensure it's in the system PATH.");
+ }
+
+ private bool IsInPath(string fileName)
+ {
+ try
+ {
+ using var process = new Process
+ {
+ StartInfo = new ProcessStartInfo
+ {
+ FileName = fileName,
+ Arguments = "--version",
+ RedirectStandardOutput = true,
+ RedirectStandardError = true,
+ UseShellExecute = false,
+ CreateNoWindow = true
+ }
+ };
+ process.Start();
+ process.WaitForExit(2000);
+ return process.ExitCode == 0;
+ }
+ catch
+ {
+ return false;
+ }
+ }
+
+ private static string GetFileExtension(string format)
+ {
+ return format.ToLowerInvariant() switch
+ {
+ "plain" => "sql",
+ "custom" => "dump",
+ "directory" => "dir",
+ "tar" => "tar",
+ _ => "dump"
+ };
+ }
+}
diff --git a/src/Jellyfin.Database/Jellyfin.Database.Providers.Postgres/PostgresDatabaseProvider.cs b/src/Jellyfin.Database/Jellyfin.Database.Providers.Postgres/PostgresDatabaseProvider.cs
index f889d218..95bee9f7 100644
--- a/src/Jellyfin.Database/Jellyfin.Database.Providers.Postgres/PostgresDatabaseProvider.cs
+++ b/src/Jellyfin.Database/Jellyfin.Database.Providers.Postgres/PostgresDatabaseProvider.cs
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ namespace Jellyfin.Database.Providers.Postgres;
using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.Globalization;
+using System.IO;
using System.Linq;
using System.Threading;
using System.Threading.Tasks;
@@ -29,16 +30,24 @@ public sealed class PostgresDatabaseProvider : IJellyfinDatabaseProvider
{
private readonly IApplicationPaths applicationPaths;
private readonly ILogger logger;
+ private readonly IConfigurationManager? configurationManager;
+ private PostgresBackupService? backupService;
+ private string? currentHost;
///
/// Initializes a new instance of the class.
///
/// Service to construct the fallback when the old data path configuration is used.
/// A logger.
- public PostgresDatabaseProvider(IApplicationPaths applicationPaths, ILogger logger)
+ /// The configuration manager (optional, for backup support).
+ public PostgresDatabaseProvider(
+ IApplicationPaths applicationPaths,
+ ILogger logger,
+ IConfigurationManager? configurationManager = null)
{
this.applicationPaths = applicationPaths;
this.logger = logger;
+ this.configurationManager = configurationManager;
}
///
@@ -118,6 +127,9 @@ public sealed class PostgresDatabaseProvider : IJellyfinDatabaseProvider
var connectionString = connectionBuilder.ToString();
+ // Store the host for backup operations
+ currentHost = connectionBuilder.Host;
+
// Log PostgreSQL connection parameters (without password)
logger.LogInformation(
"PostgreSQL connection: Host={Host}, Port={Port}, Database={Database}, Username={Username}, Pooling={Pooling}, MaxPoolSize={MaxPoolSize}, Multiplexing={Multiplexing}",
@@ -129,6 +141,19 @@ public sealed class PostgresDatabaseProvider : IJellyfinDatabaseProvider
connectionBuilder.MaxPoolSize,
connectionBuilder.Multiplexing);
+ // Initialize backup service if host is local and configuration manager is available
+ if (IsLocalHost(currentHost) && configurationManager is not null)
+ {
+ var loggerFactory = Microsoft.Extensions.Logging.Abstractions.NullLoggerFactory.Instance;
+ var backupLogger = loggerFactory.CreateLogger();
+ backupService = new PostgresBackupService(backupLogger, configurationManager);
+ logger.LogInformation("PostgreSQL backup service initialized for local database (will use external pg_dump/pg_restore tools)");
+ }
+ else if (!IsLocalHost(currentHost))
+ {
+ logger.LogInformation("PostgreSQL database is on remote server ({Host}). Backup operations via external pg_dump/pg_restore tools are disabled", currentHost);
+ }
+
options
.UseNpgsql(
connectionString,
@@ -394,28 +419,134 @@ public sealed class PostgresDatabaseProvider : IJellyfinDatabaseProvider
///
public async Task MigrationBackupFast(CancellationToken cancellationToken)
{
+ if (IsLocalHost(currentHost) && backupService is not null)
+ {
+ try
+ {
+ var backupDirectory = Path.Combine(applicationPaths.DataPath, "backups");
+ var backupPath = await backupService.CreateBackupAsync(backupDirectory, cancellationToken).ConfigureAwait(false);
+ logger.LogInformation("PostgreSQL local backup created: {BackupPath}", backupPath);
+ return Path.GetFileName(backupPath);
+ }
+ catch (Exception ex)
+ {
+ logger.LogError(ex, "Failed to create local PostgreSQL backup using pg_dump");
+ throw;
+ }
+ }
+
var key = DateTime.UtcNow.ToString("yyyyMMddHHmmss", CultureInfo.InvariantCulture);
-
- logger.LogWarning("Fast backup is not implemented for PostgreSQL. Use pg_dump for proper backups.");
-
- // Return a key for compatibility, but actual backup should be done externally
+ logger.LogWarning("Fast backup is not implemented for PostgreSQL on a remote server. Use pg_dump manually for proper backups.");
return await Task.FromResult(key).ConfigureAwait(false);
}
///
- public Task RestoreBackupFast(string key, CancellationToken cancellationToken)
+ public async Task RestoreBackupFast(string key, CancellationToken cancellationToken)
{
- logger.LogWarning("Fast restore is not implemented for PostgreSQL. Use pg_restore for proper restoration.");
- return Task.CompletedTask;
+ if (IsLocalHost(currentHost) && backupService is not null)
+ {
+ try
+ {
+ var backupDirectory = Path.Combine(applicationPaths.DataPath, "backups");
+ var backupPath = Path.Combine(backupDirectory, key);
+
+ if (!File.Exists(backupPath))
+ {
+ // Try to find the backup file with common extensions
+ var possibleExtensions = new[] { ".dump", ".sql", ".tar" };
+ foreach (var ext in possibleExtensions)
+ {
+ var pathWithExt = backupPath + ext;
+ if (File.Exists(pathWithExt))
+ {
+ backupPath = pathWithExt;
+ break;
+ }
+ }
+ }
+
+ if (File.Exists(backupPath))
+ {
+ await backupService.RestoreBackupAsync(backupPath, cancellationToken).ConfigureAwait(false);
+ logger.LogInformation("PostgreSQL local backup restored from: {BackupPath}", backupPath);
+ return;
+ }
+
+ logger.LogWarning("Backup file not found: {BackupPath}", backupPath);
+ }
+ catch (Exception ex)
+ {
+ logger.LogError(ex, "Failed to restore local PostgreSQL backup using pg_restore");
+ throw;
+ }
+ }
+
+ logger.LogWarning("Fast restore is not implemented for PostgreSQL on a remote server. Use pg_restore manually for proper restoration.");
}
///
public Task DeleteBackup(string key)
{
- logger.LogWarning("Backup deletion is not implemented for PostgreSQL. Manage backups externally.");
+ if (IsLocalHost(currentHost) && backupService is not null)
+ {
+ try
+ {
+ var backupDirectory = Path.Combine(applicationPaths.DataPath, "backups");
+ var backupPath = Path.Combine(backupDirectory, key);
+
+ // Try to find and delete the backup file
+ if (File.Exists(backupPath))
+ {
+ File.Delete(backupPath);
+ logger.LogInformation("Deleted local PostgreSQL backup: {BackupPath}", backupPath);
+ }
+ else
+ {
+ // Try with common extensions
+ var possibleExtensions = new[] { ".dump", ".sql", ".tar" };
+ foreach (var ext in possibleExtensions)
+ {
+ var pathWithExt = backupPath + ext;
+ if (File.Exists(pathWithExt))
+ {
+ File.Delete(pathWithExt);
+ logger.LogInformation("Deleted local PostgreSQL backup: {BackupPath}", pathWithExt);
+ return Task.CompletedTask;
+ }
+ }
+
+ logger.LogWarning("Backup file not found for deletion: {BackupPath}", backupPath);
+ }
+ }
+ catch (Exception ex)
+ {
+ logger.LogError(ex, "Failed to delete local PostgreSQL backup: {BackupKey}", key);
+ }
+
+ return Task.CompletedTask;
+ }
+
+ logger.LogWarning("Backup deletion is not implemented for PostgreSQL on a remote server. Manage backups externally.");
return Task.CompletedTask;
}
+ ///
+ /// Determines if the given host is localhost.
+ ///
+ /// The host to check.
+ /// True if the host is localhost or 127.0.0.1, false otherwise.
+ private static bool IsLocalHost(string? host)
+ {
+ if (string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(host))
+ {
+ return false;
+ }
+
+ return host.Equals("localhost", StringComparison.OrdinalIgnoreCase) ||
+ host.Equals("127.0.0.1", StringComparison.Ordinal) ||
+ host.Equals("::1", StringComparison.Ordinal); // IPv6 localhost
+ }
+
///
public async Task PurgeDatabase(JellyfinDbContext dbContext, IEnumerable? tableNames)
{