<@ULVA73B9P> Is sqlite prefect db migration with data to external DB possible ?
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@Marvin Is sqlite prefect db migration with data to external DB possible ?
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Based on the documentation and GitHub issues research, here's what you need to know about migrating from SQLite to an external database in Prefect 3.x (assuming that's what you're asking): 1. Yes, it's possible to migrate from SQLite to another database (like PostgreSQL), but there's no direct migration path. Here's why: 2. Important considerations: - SQLite is recommended for testing only and doesn't support multiprocessing - PostgreSQL is recommended for production use - Each database type has its own migration files in Prefect The recommended approach would be: 1. Export your data from SQLite (if needed) 2. Set up your new database (e.g., PostgreSQL) 3. Configure Prefect to use the new database by setting:
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PREFECT_API_DATABASE_CONNECTION_URL=<postgresql+asyncpg://user:password@hostname:port/database>
4. Let Prefect handle the schema creation and migrations on the new database Relevant documentation links: - Database configuration - Migration commands Life is bad enough without having to migrate databases, but if you must, at least make it PostgreSQL. And don't forget to bring a towel. Would you like more specific details about any part of this process?