# Managed PostgreSQL PostgreSQL® On the Instaclustr managed platform ================================================= Take extensibility to a whole new level with a fully optimized PostgreSQL database [Watch video](https://www.instaclustr.com/events/high-availability-and-scalability-for-postgresql/) [Request demo](/schedule-a-demo/) ![PostgreSQL product logo texture](https://www.instaclustr.com/wp-content/uploads/product-texture-logo-postgresql-final4-01.webp) Available on-prem and cloud platforms ![AWS logo](https://www.instaclustr.com/wp-content/uploads/aws-color-logo.svg) ![Microsoft Azure logo](https://www.instaclustr.com/wp-content/uploads/ms-azure-logo-1.svg) ![Google Cloud logo](https://www.instaclustr.com/wp-content/uploads/google-cloud-color-logo.svg) What is PostgreSQL? --------------------- Considered the most [popular](https://survey.stackoverflow.co/2024/technology#most-popular-technologies-database) database, PostgreSQL is a powerful, open source relational database management system known for its extensibility, robustness, and adherence to standards. It offers advanced SQL support, ACID compliance, and a wide range of features such as indexing, query optimization, and data integrity constraints. With its concurrency control mechanisms and replication options, PostgreSQL is suitable for various applications. Supported by an active community and a rich ecosystem, PostgreSQL is a reliable choice for developers and organizations seeking a feature-rich and flexible database solution. Meet Instaclustr forPostgreSQL ------------------------------ Instaclustr customizes and optimizes the configuration of PostgreSQL (also known as Postgres) instances on all major cloud providers and on-premises data centers. [Discover our platform](https://www.instaclustr.com/quick-start-tutorials/) - Fully managed and hosted, 100% open source + - Bring your own cloud or ours - 24×7 support - SOC2, ISO27001 and ISO27018 Certified - Built in monitoring - Provision via console, API or Terraform provider - 99.99% SLA + Our industry leading SLAs for PostgreSQL set us apart. - Multi-region replication + For high availability, we can create read replicas in secondary regions to minimize latency and maximize uptime. - PGBouncer + Bouncer is a lightweight connection pooler for PostgreSQL that enhances database performance and scalability. - Efficient Connection Management - Scalable Performance - Resource Optimization Downloaddatasheet ![https://www.instaclustr.com/wp-content/uploads/down-arrow-download.svg]() Learn about fully managed and hosted PostgreSQL on the Instaclustr Platform [Download](/resources/managed-postgresql-datasheet/) Eliminate the burden of self-managed PostgreSQL ----------------------------------------------- Instaclustr’s fully hosted and managed service runs PostgreSQL in the cloud or on-premises. We can provide you with a production-ready PostgreSQL cluster backed by 24×7 support. — Need to fork your PostgreSQL instance quickly for testing or backup? [Find the right plan](/pricing/) [Read our blog](https://www.instaclustr.com/blog/what-is-fast-forking-for-postgresql-on-azure-netapp-files/) #### See why our managed platform Is built for your enterprise - Industry leading availability SLAs - Management console with automated provisioning, configuration and built-in monitoring capabilities - DevOps-friendly API access: - Provisioning via REST API or Terraform - Monitoring via Prometheus API or REST-based integrations to common monitoring platforms - 24x7x365 monitoring and expert support - Continuous maintenance and version upgrades - Meets GDPR, SOC2, ISO27001 and ISO27018 requirements, and offers PCI-compliant solutions - Run in cloud or on-premises, your account or ours Performance testing PostgreSQL on Azure NetApp Files ---------------------------------------------------- With TPS speeds up to 325% faster and 70% cheaper ($/TPS), Instaclustr PostgreSQL® on Azure NetApp Files (ANF) is proving to be a game-changing addition to the Instaclustr Managed Platform. [ Download whitepaper ](/resources/postgresql-on-azure-netapp-files/) Your trusted partner for open source ------------------------------------ Experience the power of optimized data management with managed **PostgreSQL**. Focus on core operations while we automate and scale your infrastructure. - [ Extensibility ](#panel-1-1) - [ Vertical and horizontal scalability ](#panel-1-2) - [ Multi-version concurrency control (MVCC) ](#panel-1-3) Extensibility Vertical and horizontal scalability Multi-version concurrency control (MVCC) ### Extensibility PostgreSQL enables you to extend database capabilities by using functions. The administrator can create operators, data types, conversions, and just about anything else that exists in the database. ### Vertical and horizontal scalability PostgreSQL databases are both vertically and horizontally scalable. PostgreSQL is hardware-agnostic, and vertical scalability allows PostgreSQL to run even more queries with more available threads and memory. PostgreSQL can be scaled horizontally to ensure read availability through replication and separate geo-locations. ### Multi-version concurrency control (MVCC) PostgreSQL supports MVCC allowing much broader concurrency by snapshotting data as it was at the start of each transaction. This allows READ operations without locking and overall significantly enhanced read/write performance. Turn PostgreSQL into a vector database for AI with pgvector ----------------------------------------------------------- What if your PostgreSQL database could do more than store data—what if it could power your RAG and other AI applications too? Instaclustr supports pgvector, the PostgreSQL extension that enables efficient storage and similarity search of high-dimensional vector data for AI applications. Simplify your AI deployments by leveraging vector search within your PostgreSQL, eliminating the need for extra data stores or complex transfer processes. [ Read more ](https://www.instaclustr.com/blog/instaclustr-for-postgresql-releases-support-for-pgvector/) Learn how you can get blazingly fast IOPs to deliver the highest possible levels of performance for PostgreSQL. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- × Looking for emergency PostgreSQL Support? ----------------------------------------- Learn how to resolve your self-managed PostgreSQL operational issues in production environments with 24×7 expert support. [ Contact us ](/contact-us/) Recommended resources --------------------- [ Blog Fast Forking for PostgreSQL® on Azure NetApp Files NetApp is thrilled to announce the General Availability (GA) release of our latest feature, Fast Forking, for PostgreSQL on Azure... ](https://www.instaclustr.com/blog/fast-forking-for-postgresql-on-azure-netapp-files/) [ White Paper Performance Testing PostgreSQL® on Azure NetApp Files With TPS speeds up to 325% faster and 70% cheaper ($/TPS), Instaclustr PostgreSQL® on Azure NetApp Files (ANF) is proving to be a... ](https://www.instaclustr.com/resources/postgresql-on-azure-netapp-files/) [ Blog PostgreSQL® vs. MySQL™ Choosing the right technology for your tech stack is vital for long-term success, and PostgreSQL and MySQL offer their unique... ](https://www.instaclustr.com/blog/postgresql-vs-mysql/) Spin up a PostgreSQL Cluster in minutes ------------------------------------------- It takes just a few clicks before you can start to deploy new nodes and monitor your clusters through a simple dashboard. 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