Microsoft Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server Gen Purpose DV3 Series
This Microsoft Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server subscription provides dedicated compute resources for your business-critical PostgreSQL workloads, ensuring consistent performance for 1 year.
- Access to: Dedicated compute resources for PostgreSQL databases, enabling enhanced performance and scalability for business applications.
- Coverage for: The DV3 series compute instances, offering a balance of performance and cost efficiency for general-purpose database needs.
- Protection against: Performance degradation due to shared resource contention, ensuring your applications remain responsive.
- Entitlement to: Continued access to Microsoft's managed PostgreSQL service, including automated backups, patching, and high availability options.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a subscription license for Microsoft Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server, specifically for the General Purpose DV3 series compute instances. It grants your organization the right to utilize dedicated compute resources for running your PostgreSQL databases within the Azure cloud environment for a one-year term.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies use this subscription to deploy and manage their business-critical databases. It fits into their existing Azure infrastructure, providing a reliable and scalable platform for applications requiring PostgreSQL compatibility.
- Dedicated Compute: Utilizes DV3 series virtual cores for predictable performance.
- Managed Service: Includes automated backups, patching, and high availability.
- Scalability: Easily scale compute resources up or down as business needs change.
- Cost Efficiency: General purpose tier offers a balance of performance and affordability.
- Security: Leverages Azure's robust security features for data protection.
This Azure PostgreSQL Flexible Server subscription is ideal for businesses seeking enterprise-grade database capabilities without the overhead of managing physical infrastructure.
What This Enables
Enable High-Performance Application Data Storage
Enable teams to deploy business-critical applications that require a performant and scalable PostgreSQL database. This ensures consistent data access and responsiveness for end-users.
cloud-native applications, web applications, SaaS platforms, internal business tools
Streamline Database Management and Operations
Streamline database operations by offloading infrastructure management to Azure. This allows IT professionals to focus on application development and data strategy rather than server maintenance.
cloud-hosted applications, microservices architectures, data-driven workflows, IT modernization initiatives
Automate Database Availability and Disaster Recovery
Automate high availability and disaster recovery configurations for your PostgreSQL databases. This minimizes downtime risk and ensures business continuity even in the event of an outage.
mission-critical systems, regulated industries, geographically distributed operations, business continuity planning
Key Features
General Purpose DV3 Series Compute
Provides a balanced mix of compute and memory for a wide range of general business database workloads.
Flexible Server Deployment
Offers greater control over database configuration and administration compared to single-server options.
Automated Backups
Protects your data against accidental deletion or corruption with regular, automated backups.
High Availability Options
Ensures your database remains accessible during planned maintenance or unplanned outages.
One-Year Subscription Term
Provides predictable costs and access to resources for a defined period, simplifying budgeting.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly available and secure database solutions to manage sensitive customer data and transaction processing, aligning with the reliability offered by Azure PostgreSQL.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need robust data management for patient records and research, benefiting from Azure's compliance certifications and secure, scalable database capabilities.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses rely on responsive databases for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer loyalty programs, which Azure PostgreSQL can efficiently support.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers can leverage Azure PostgreSQL for managing production data, supply chain logistics, and operational analytics, requiring reliable and scalable data storage solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server?
It is a fully managed database service provided by Microsoft Azure that allows you to run PostgreSQL databases in the cloud. The Flexible Server option offers more control over your database environment.
What does the DV3 Series compute offer?
The DV3 series provides general-purpose virtual machines optimized for workloads requiring a balance of compute, memory, and I/O. It's suitable for many common business database needs.
Is this a license or a managed service?
This is a subscription that licenses the use of specific compute resources (DV3 series) within Microsoft's managed Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server service. Microsoft manages the underlying infrastructure, patching, and backups.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.