[Xapian-discuss] Multiple simultaneous WritableDatabases?

[Paul Legato]

Hi Xapian users,

Is there any way that one can write to more than one database at the 
same time in parallel? I'd like to keep a redundant backup copy of my index.

If I can't write directly to multiple databases simultaneously, I'm 
thinking of rsync'ing the database directory to multiple backup servers 
(which could also serve as read-only slave replicators). Are there any 
caveats involved with copying a live database around while some process 
may still be potentially writing to it? Is it necessary to pause the 
writing processes before copying, or to lock the database in some way?

Best,
Paul

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