This update changes the installation method for WAL-G by using a precompiled binary instead of building from the source. This significantly reduces installation time, as building from source is more time-consuming, while the binary allows for faster deployment.
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We are using a binary built for Ubuntu 20.04, but since WAL-G is written in Go, the binary is cross-platform and works well across various Linux distributions.
In addition, we are keeping the option for users to choose their preferred installation method (either binary or source build) by using the wal_g_installation_method variable. This allows flexibility depending on specific needs or system requirements.
Key changes:
Use precompiled WAL-G binary for faster installation.
Maintain the ability to build from source if needed.
Introduce wal_g_installation_method to toggle between binary or source installation.
Excluding the RHEL 8, as GLIBC version 2.29 or higher is required. For these versions, there will always be an build from the source code, regardless of the value of the wal_g_installation_method variable.
This update changes the installation method for WAL-G by using a precompiled binary instead of building from the source. This significantly reduces installation time, as building from source is more time-consuming, while the binary allows for faster deployment.
In addition, we are keeping the option for users to choose their preferred installation method (either binary or source build) by using the
wal_g_installation_methodvariable. This allows flexibility depending on specific needs or system requirements.Key changes:
wal_g_installation_methodto toggle between binary or source installation.Excluding the RHEL 8, as GLIBC version 2.29 or higher is required. For these versions, there will always be an build from the source code, regardless of the value of the wal_g_installation_method variable.