Getting ready

At the time of writing this book, the most recent version of repmgr is 3.2.1. As with Barman, repmgr is available within the PostgreSQL package repositories. If you are using a Debian or Ubuntu-based system, follow the instructions at the following URL:

https://wiki.postgresql.org/wiki/Apt

It will provide instructions to add the PostgreSQL repository to any system that will be running as a repmgr server or client.

Otherwise, Red Hat-based systems should add the PostgreSQL repository by installing the derivative-appropriate RPM located at this URL:

https://yum.postgresql.org/repopackages.php

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