> Specifically what is the error? > psql (9.1.5) Type "help" for help.
postgres=# select pg_start_backup('hotbackup',true); pg_start_backup ----------------- 61/B000020 (1 row) postgres=# select pg_start_backup('hotbackup',true); ERROR: a backup is already in progress HINT: Run pg_stop_backup() and try again. postgres=#