Azure Database for PostgreSQL Single Server will be retired—migrate to Flexible Server by 28 March 2025
Published date: March 31, 2023
On 28 March 2025, Azure Database for PostgreSQL Single Server will be retired, and you'll need to migrate to Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server by that date. Additionally, as part of this change:
- Beginning 31 March 2023, you'll no longer be able to create new Single Server instances for PostgreSQL versions 10 and older through the Azure portal.
- Beginning 9 November 2023, you'll no longer be able to create new Single Server instances for PostgreSQL version 11 through the Azure portal.
When you migrate to Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server, you'll have access to multiple improvements, including:
• Support for Postgres version 11 and newer, plus built-in security enhancements.
• Better price-performance with support for burstable tier compute options.
• Improved uptime with the ability to configure a hot standby on the same or a different zone and user-controlled maintenance windows.
• A simplified developer experience for high-performance data workloads.
Required action
To avoid any disruptions in service, use the migration tool to migrate to Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server by 28 March 2025. Read the FAQ to learn more.