diff --git a/README.rst b/README.rst index 18b487bf..8f49683f 100644 --- a/README.rst +++ b/README.rst @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ repmgr: Replication Manager for PostgreSQL clusters Introduction ============ -PostgreSQL 9.0 allow us to have replicated Hot Standby servers +PostgreSQL 9+ allow us to have replicated Hot Standby servers which we can query and/or use for high availability. While the main components of the feature are included with @@ -20,6 +20,17 @@ databases as a single cluster. repmgr includes two components: * repmgrd: management and monitoring daemon that watches the cluster and can automate remote actions. +Supported Releases +------------------ + +repmgr works with PostgreSQL versions 9.0 and 9.1. + +There are currently no incompatibilities when upgrading repmgr from 9.0 to 9.1, +so your 9.0 configuration will work with 9.1 + +Additional parameters must be added to postgresql.conf to take advantage of +the new 9.1 features such as synchronous replication or hot standby feedback. + Requirements ------------ @@ -1032,7 +1043,13 @@ repmgr is licensed under the GPL v3. All of its code and documentation is Copyright 2010-2011, 2ndQuadrant Limited. See the files COPYRIGHT and LICENSE for details. -Contributions to repmgr are welcome, and listed in the file CREDITS. +Main sponsorship of repmgr has been from 2ndQuadrant customers. + +Additional work has been sponsored by the 4CaaST project for cloud computing, +which has received funding from the European Union's Seventh Framework Programme +(FP7/2007-2013) under grant agreement 258862. + +Contributions to repmgr are welcome, and will be listed in the file CREDITS. 2ndQuadrant Limited requires that any contributions provide a copyright assignment and a disclaimer of any work-for-hire ownership claims from the employer of the developer. This lets us make sure that all of the repmgr @@ -1048,3 +1065,36 @@ Code in repmgr is formatted to a consistent style using the following command:: Contributors should reformat their code similarly before submitting code to the project, in order to minimize merge conflicts with other work. + +Support and Assistance +====================== + +2ndQuadrant provides 24x7 production support for repmgr, as well as help you +configure it correctly, verify an installation and train you in running a +robust replication cluster. + +There is a mailing list/forum to discuss contributions or issues +http://groups.google.com/group/repmgr + +#repmgr is registered in freenode IRC + +Further information is available at http://www.repmgr.org/ + +We'd love to hear from you about how you use repmgr. Case studies and +news are always welcome. Send us an email at info@2ndQuadrant.com, or +send a postcard to + +repmgr +c/o 2ndQuadrant +7200 The Quorum +Oxford Business Park North +Oxford +OX4 2JZ + +Thanks from the repmgr core team + +Jaime Casanova +Simon Riggs +Greg Smith +Cedric Villemain +