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Learn how to migrate from Amazon Web Services (AWS) Relational Database Service (RDS) to Azure Database for PostgreSQL using the Azure portal and Azure CLI.
Discover how migrating on-premises databases to Azure Database for PostgreSQL delivers a return on investment of up to 58% through cloud-native scalability and operational efficiency.1
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“Azure Database has become easier to use over time....now iIt is straightforward to create a database [with security and user authentication] by clicking a few buttons.”
Yes. Azure Database for PostgreSQL and Azure HorizonDB are fully managed, AI-ready relational database services built on the open-source PostgreSQL engine.
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How does Azure Database for PostgreSQL work?
Azure Database for PostgreSQL is a fully managed cloud database service built on the open-source PostgreSQL engine. Azure provisions the infrastructure and automatically handles patching, backups, high availability, and scaling. You connect using standard PostgreSQL tools while Azure manages the rest. Read the Azure Database for PostgreSQL documentation to learn more.
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What are the benefits of Azure Database for PostgreSQL?
Key benefits include fully managed operations with automatic patching and upgrades, a 99.99% SLA with zone-redundant high availability, up to 58% lower TCO versus on-premises PostgreSQL, built-in AI capabilities with vector search and Azure AI integration, enterprise-grade security and compliance, and flexible on-demand scaling.
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How does Microsoft contribute to the PostgreSQL cloud open-source community?
Microsoft is a strong supporter of the open-source community. Some of our most widely adopted and vibrant developer tools and frameworks, such as GitHub, Visual Studio Code, and .NET are open source. For PostgreSQL specifically, our team has made 450+ commits to PostgreSQL core over the last 10 years. Read the Microsoft Open Source blog.
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How do you set up Azure Database for PostgreSQL?
You can create an Azure Database for PostgreSQL server in minutes using the Azure portal, Azure CLI, or the PostgreSQL extension for Visual Studio Code. Choose your PostgreSQL version, select a compute tier and storage size, configure networking, and Azure provisions and manages the server for you. Quickstart guides on Microsoft Learn walk you through each step.
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Where is Azure Database for PostgreSQL available?
Azure Database for PostgreSQL is available in more than 60 Azure regions in the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific.
What is the alternative to Azure Database for PostgreSQL?
Azure offers several managed database alternatives. Azure SQL Database provides a fully managed SQL Server engine for T-SQL workloads. Azure Database for MySQL supports MySQL applications. Azure Cosmos DB serves NoSQL and multi-model scenarios. Azure HorizonDB offers a PostgreSQL-compatible option for the most demanding, high-performance workloads.
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What is the difference between Azure SQL Database and Azure Database for PostgreSQL?
Azure SQL Database uses Microsoft's SQL Server engine and T-SQL, ideal for SQL Server. Azure Database for PostgreSQL uses the open-source PostgreSQL engine with full open source compatibility and compatibility with popular extensions. Both are fully managed by Azure; your choice depends on whether your applications require SQL Server or PostgreSQL.
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Can I use Azure Database for PostgreSQL for AI applications?
Yes. Azure Database for PostgreSQL is AI-ready with native vector support via pgvector, DiskANN for high-performance vector indexing, and the Azure AI extension for calling large language models directly from your database enabling scenarios like Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), semantic search, and intelligent agents.
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Can I try Azure Database for PostgreSQL for free?
Yes. With an Azure free account, you get up to 750 hours of Burstable compute and 32 GB of storage per month for 12 months at no cost. This is enough to run a small PostgreSQL server continuously, ideal for development, testing, or evaluation before committing to paid usage. Learn more about the Azure free account here.
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The Economic Benefits of Migrating On-premises Databases to Azure Database for PostgreSQL, a commissioned report from ESG distributed by TechTarget, March 2025.