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# Migrating from MySQL to PostgreSQL
# Migrating from MySQL to PostgreSQL **(FREE SELF)**
This guide documents how to take a working GitLab instance that uses MySQL and
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# Upgrading PostgreSQL Using Slony
# Upgrading PostgreSQL Using Slony **(FREE SELF)**
This guide describes the steps one can take to upgrade their PostgreSQL database
to the latest version without the need for hours of downtime. This guide assumes