---
name: "barman-sync-backup"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "barman-cli"
version: "3.13.3-1"
release: "Debian 13 (Trixie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/barman-sync-backup"
---

# barman-sync-backup(1)

Barman Sub-Commands

## NAME

barman-sync-backup - Barman Sub-Commands

## SYNOPSIS

```
sync-backup
    [ { -h | --help } ]
    SERVER_NAME BACKUP_ID
```

## DESCRIPTION

This command synchronizes a passive node with its primary by copying all files from a backup present on the server node. It is available only for passive nodes and uses the **primary\_ssh\_command** option to establish a secure connection with the primary node. You can use a shortcut instead of **BACKUP\_ID**.

## PARAMETERS

- **SERVER\_NAME**

  Name of the server in barman node

- **BACKUP\_ID**

  Id of the backup in barman catalog.

- **-h / --help**

  Show a help message and exit. Provides information about command usage.

## SHORTCUTS

For some commands, instead of using the timestamp backup ID, you can use the following shortcuts or aliases to identify a backup for a given server:

| | |
| --- | --- |
| **Shortcut** | **Description** |
| **first/oldest** | Oldest available backup for the server, in chronological order. |
| **last/latest** | Most recent available backup for the server, in chronological order. |
| **last-full/latest-full** | Most recent full backup taken with methods **rsync** or **postgres**. |
| **last-failed** | Most recent backup that failed, in chronological order. |

## AUTHOR

EnterpriseDB

## COPYRIGHT

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