Microsoft Azure Database for PostgreSQL Single Server General Purpose Compute Gen5
Microsoft Azure Database for PostgreSQL Single Server General Purpose Compute Gen5 provides a managed PostgreSQL environment, ensuring high availability and performance for your critical business applications.
- Access to: Managed PostgreSQL instances with guaranteed uptime and performance.
- Coverage for: Routine maintenance, patching, and backups handled by Microsoft.
- Protection against: Data loss and operational disruptions through built-in redundancy.
- Entitlement to: Latest PostgreSQL features and security updates without manual intervention.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a fully managed, single-server deployment of PostgreSQL on Azure, designed for general-purpose workloads. It includes compute resources optimized for performance and reliability, ensuring your database operations run smoothly and efficiently.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies, this service integrates into existing application architectures. It supports business-critical applications requiring a dependable and scalable PostgreSQL backend without the overhead of self-management.
- Managed Service: Azure handles infrastructure, patching, backups, and high availability.
- Performance Optimized: General-purpose compute (Gen5) offers a balance of compute and memory for diverse workloads.
- Scalability: Easily scale compute resources up or down as your needs change.
- Security: Built-in security features and compliance certifications to protect sensitive data.
- Cost Efficiency: Predictable subscription-based pricing reduces capital expenditure.
Azure Database for PostgreSQL Single Server offers SMB and mid-market teams a powerful, managed database solution that simplifies operations and ensures reliability.
What This Enables
Enable application data hosting
Enable teams to deploy and manage PostgreSQL databases for their business applications without infrastructure concerns. Streamline application development by providing a stable and performant data layer.
web applications, custom software development, SaaS platforms, internal business tools
Streamline database operations
Streamline routine database administration tasks such as patching, backups, and high availability configuration. Automate maintenance processes to free up IT staff for strategic initiatives.
cloud-native applications, hybrid cloud environments, data-driven workflows, operational efficiency initiatives
Automate disaster recovery
Automate disaster recovery and business continuity by leveraging Azure's built-in redundancy and backup capabilities. Ensure data resilience and minimize downtime in the event of an outage.
mission-critical systems, regulatory compliance needs, business continuity planning, risk mitigation strategies
Key Features
Managed PostgreSQL Service
Reduces operational overhead by offloading infrastructure management, patching, and backups to Microsoft.
General Purpose Compute Gen5
Provides a balanced and reliable compute performance suitable for a wide range of business application workloads.
High Availability
Ensures continuous database availability, minimizing downtime and supporting critical business operations.
Automated Backups
Protects against data loss with regular, automated backups, simplifying disaster recovery planning.
Azure Security Features
Offers built-in security controls and compliance certifications to safeguard sensitive business data.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services require high availability and robust security for transactional data, making managed PostgreSQL a reliable choice for core banking and insurance applications.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need to comply with strict data privacy regulations like HIPAA, benefiting from Azure's security certifications and managed data protection features for patient records.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses often manage large volumes of customer and transaction data, requiring scalable and performant databases to support e-commerce platforms and point-of-sale systems.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers can use this service to host data for operational technology applications, supply chain management, and production monitoring systems, ensuring data integrity and availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Azure Database for PostgreSQL Single Server?
It is a fully managed relational database service based on the open-source PostgreSQL database engine. It runs on the Azure cloud platform, offering high availability, performance, and security for your applications.
What does 'General Purpose Compute Gen5' mean?
This refers to the hardware generation and configuration of the virtual machines that host your PostgreSQL instance. Gen5 provides a balance of compute and memory resources suitable for most general business workloads.
Who is this service intended for?
This service is designed for businesses of all sizes, particularly SMBs and mid-market companies, that use PostgreSQL for their applications and want a managed, reliable, and cost-effective database solution.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
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.