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 # Patroni: A Template for PostgreSQL HA with ZooKeeper or etcd
 
+Patroni was previously known as Governor.
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 *There are many ways to run high availability with PostgreSQL; here we present a template for you to create your own custom fit high availability solution using python and distributed configuration store (like ZooKeeper or etcd) for maximum accessibility.*
 
 ## Getting Started