Infrastructure

Managed PostgreSQL

Production-ready PostgreSQL database with automated management, backups, and high availability

Fully managed PostgreSQL database service with enterprise features, automated operations, and 24/7 support. Focus on building your application while we handle database administration, backups, scaling, and security.

Overview#

Our managed PostgreSQL service provides:

  • High Availability: Multi-AZ deployments with automatic failover
  • Automated Backups: Point-in-time recovery up to 35 days
  • Performance: Optimized configurations and SSD storage
  • Security: Encryption, VPC isolation, and compliance
  • Monitoring: Real-time metrics and alerting

Key Features#

Database Management#

  • Automated provisioning and setup
  • Version upgrades with zero downtime
  • Configuration optimization
  • Extension management
  • Connection pooling (PgBouncer)

High Availability#

  • Multi-AZ replication
  • Automatic failover (< 30 seconds)
  • Read replicas for scaling
  • Load balancing
  • 99.99% uptime SLA

Backup & Recovery#

  • Automated daily backups
  • Point-in-time recovery (PITR)
  • Cross-region backup replication
  • Instant snapshot restoration
  • Backup retention up to 35 days

Performance#

  • SSD-backed storage
  • Configurable IOPS
  • Query performance insights
  • Slow query logging
  • Auto-vacuum optimization

Security#

  • Encryption at rest (AES-256)
  • Encryption in transit (TLS)
  • VPC network isolation
  • IAM authentication
  • Audit logging

Supported Versions#

  • PostgreSQL 16
  • PostgreSQL 15
  • PostgreSQL 14
  • PostgreSQL 13
  • PostgreSQL 12

Extensions#

Popular extensions included:

  • PostGIS (geospatial)
  • pg_stat_statements
  • pgcrypto
  • uuid-ossp
  • hstore
  • pg_trgm
  • TimescaleDB (time-series)

Use Cases#

Web Applications#

  • User data storage
  • Session management
  • Content management
  • E-commerce platforms

Analytics#

  • Data warehousing
  • Business intelligence
  • Reporting systems
  • Time-series data

SaaS Applications#

  • Multi-tenant databases
  • User management
  • Subscription data
  • Usage tracking

Geospatial#

  • Location-based services
  • Mapping applications
  • GIS systems
  • Route optimization

Getting Started#

Connection#

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psql -h db.company.com -U dbuser -d mydb

Configuration#

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host: db.company.com
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port: 5432
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database: mydb
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user: dbuser
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password: ${DB_PASSWORD}
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ssl: require

Application Integration#

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import psycopg2
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conn = psycopg2.connect(
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    host="db.company.com",
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    database="mydb",
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    user="dbuser",
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    password="password",
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    sslmode="require"
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)

Management Features#

Automated Operations#

  • Automatic minor version updates
  • Maintenance windows
  • Patch management
  • Health monitoring

Scaling#

  • Vertical scaling (CPU/memory)
  • Storage auto-scaling
  • Read replica creation
  • Connection limit adjustment

Monitoring#

  • CPU, memory, disk metrics
  • Query performance
  • Replication lag
  • Connection count
  • Slow query logs

Pricing#

Based on:

  • Instance size (CPU/memory)
  • Storage capacity (GB)
  • IOPS provisioned
  • Backup storage
  • Data transfer

Support#

  • 24/7 database support
  • Performance tuning
  • Migration assistance
  • Query optimization

Frequently Asked Questions#

What PostgreSQL versions do you support? We support PostgreSQL 12 through 16. New major versions are typically available within 3 months of official release. We recommend PostgreSQL 15 or 16 for new deployments.

How does automatic failover work? We use synchronous replication to a standby node in a different availability zone. If the primary fails, the standby is promoted automatically within 30 seconds. Your connection string points to a load balancer that routes to the active primary.

Can I migrate my existing PostgreSQL database? Yes, we provide migration assistance using pg_dump/pg_restore for smaller databases or logical replication for zero-downtime migrations of larger databases. Our team handles the entire process.

What extensions are available? We support 50+ extensions including PostGIS, TimescaleDB, pg_stat_statements, pgcrypto, and more. Custom extensions can be added upon request after security review.

How are backups handled? Automated backups run daily with point-in-time recovery (PITR) enabled. Backups are encrypted and stored in a separate region. Retention is configurable up to 35 days.

What's included in 24/7 support? Our database experts are available around the clock for performance tuning, troubleshooting, query optimization, and emergency response. Critical issues receive a 15-minute response time.