Barman 3.17 has been released, introducing enhancements that facilitate remote backups for PostgreSQL, including the ability to run commands on inactive servers without re-enabling them. The update also improves S3 Object Lock compliance by aborting deletions when locked objects are present and allows users to specify non-standard SSH ports during restore operations. The release phases out the old custom_compression filter, encouraging users to adopt built-in compression algorithms for better speed and support. Minor fixes include better S3 compatibility, improved delta restore logic, and a resolution for macOS-related errors, making the upgrade beneficial for existing users
Barman 3.17 released
Barman 3.17, a disaster recovery solution for PostgreSQL, introduces several practical improvements that make remote backups easier, such as allowing commands like list‑backup and get‑wal to run against servers marked inactive so you can query or restore without re‑enabling a node. It also adds safety for S3 Object Lock by aborting deletes when locked objects exist and lets users specify non‑standard SSH ports during restores with a single flag. The release drops the old custom_compression filter, urging teams to switch to built‑in algorithms like gzip, lz4, or zstd for faster, supported compression.
