Microsoft Azure Database for PostgreSQL Single Server General Purpose Compute Gen5
Azure Database for PostgreSQL Single Server General Purpose Compute Gen5 provides a scalable and performant database platform for your business applications, ensuring high availability and data integrity.
- Access to: Latest PostgreSQL versions and features for enhanced application development and performance.
- Coverage for: High availability and disaster recovery options to minimize downtime and protect critical data.
- Protection against: Data loss and corruption through automated backups and point-in-time restore capabilities.
- Entitlement to: Secure and compliant database environments meeting stringent regulatory requirements.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This subscription provides access to Microsoft Azure Database for PostgreSQL Single Server, a fully managed Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) offering. It enables businesses to run their PostgreSQL databases in the cloud with enterprise-grade performance, scalability, and reliability, specifically utilizing the General Purpose tier with Compute Gen5 virtual cores for optimal resource allocation.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies, this service integrates seamlessly into existing IT infrastructure. It supports a wide range of business applications, from custom-built solutions to commercial off-the-shelf software, providing a stable and secure foundation for data management without the overhead of managing physical hardware.
- Managed Service: Offloads database administration tasks like patching, backups, and monitoring to Microsoft.
- Scalability: Easily scale compute and storage resources up or down to meet fluctuating application demands.
- High Availability: Built-in redundancy and automatic failover ensure continuous database availability.
- Security: Robust security features including network isolation, encryption at rest and in transit, and access control.
- Performance: Optimized for demanding workloads with dedicated compute resources and fast storage options.
Azure Database for PostgreSQL Single Server offers SMB and mid-market teams a powerful, managed database solution that balances cost-effectiveness with enterprise-level capabilities.
What This Enables
Enable scalable application data storage
Enable teams to deploy and manage PostgreSQL databases that can dynamically scale compute and storage resources. This ensures applications remain performant and responsive as user demand or data volume grows.
cloud-native applications, web applications, SaaS platforms, data-driven business tools
Streamline database migration to the cloud
Streamline the process of migrating existing on-premises PostgreSQL databases to a fully managed cloud environment. This reduces migration risks and accelerates time to value for cloud initiatives.
legacy application modernization, hybrid cloud strategies, disaster recovery planning, application consolidation
Automate database maintenance and operations
Automate routine database administration tasks such as patching, backups, and high availability configurations. This frees up IT staff from manual maintenance to focus on higher-value projects.
managed IT services, IT department efficiency, operational cost reduction, business continuity planning
Key Features
Fully Managed Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS)
Reduces operational overhead by handling patching, backups, and monitoring, allowing IT teams to focus on application development.
General Purpose Compute Tier with Gen5 Vcores
Provides a balanced mix of compute and storage for a wide range of transactional workloads, ensuring consistent performance.
Automated Backups and Point-in-Time Restore
Protects against data loss with automated backups and the ability to restore to any point in time within the retention period.
High Availability and Disaster Recovery Options
Ensures business continuity with built-in redundancy and options for geo-redundancy to protect against regional outages.
Integrated Security Features
Protects sensitive data through network isolation, encryption at rest and in transit, and robust access control mechanisms.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly available, secure, and compliant database solutions to manage sensitive customer data and transactional integrity, which Azure PostgreSQL Single Server provides.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to strict data privacy regulations like HIPAA, necessitating secure, reliable, and auditable database environments for patient records and research data.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses rely on scalable databases to manage inventory, customer transactions, and loyalty programs, requiring high performance and availability to support peak operational periods.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle confidential client information and require secure, reliable database systems that ensure data integrity and compliance with professional ethics and data protection laws.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Azure Database for PostgreSQL Single Server?
It is a fully managed Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) offering from Microsoft Azure that allows you to run your PostgreSQL databases in the cloud. It handles infrastructure management, backups, and updates, so you can focus on your applications.
What does 'General Purpose Compute Gen5' mean?
This refers to the performance tier and hardware generation. General Purpose offers a balance of compute and storage for most common business workloads, while Gen5 indicates the underlying hardware generation, typically offering good performance and value.
How does this service ensure data security and compliance?
Azure provides robust security features including network isolation, encryption for data at rest and in transit, and identity management. It also helps meet various compliance standards required by different industries.
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.