PostgreSQL on Azure
Azure Database for PostgreSQL is a fully managed Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) solution that supports PostgreSQL workloads. It offers features similar to Aurora, including high availability, scalability, and automated maintenance.
Key Deployment Models for PostgreSQL on Azure:
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Single Server:
• Fully managed platform with minimal configuration required
• 99.99% availability in a single availability zone
• Ideal for cloud-native applications with automated patching and backups -
Flexible Server:
• Greater control and flexibility for database management
• High availability across multiple availability zones
• Custom maintenance windows, stop/start server options, and burstable compute tiers for cost optimization -
Hyperscale (Citus):
• Automatic database sharding for scaling workloads across multiple machines
• Ideal for large-scale applications requiring distributed database systems
Features Comparable to AWS Aurora
• High Availability: Zone-redundant configurations with zero-data-loss failover mechanisms
• Scalability: Dynamic scaling for both compute and storage based on workload demands
• Automated Maintenance: OS, hardware, and database engine patching with configurable maintenance windows
• Point-in-Time Recovery: Automatic backups with 35-day retention periods
• Cost Optimization: Server stopping capability in Flexible Server to reduce non-production costs
Additional Options
Organizations needing more customization can self-manage PostgreSQL on Azure Virtual Machines (VMs) using Azure managed disks or third-party solutions like NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP.
Azure’s PostgreSQL offerings serve as robust alternatives to AWS Aurora, providing flexible deployment models and enterprise-grade features for various use cases.