PostgreSQL® on AlmaLinux 9

This offer provides a reliable and high-performance PostgreSQL® database on AlmaLinux 9, tailored for cloud-native and traditional workloads on Azure. AlmaLinux is a community-driven, enterprise-grade Linux distribution fully compatible with RHEL®, providing stability, security, and long-term support.

The VM comes pre-installed and configured with PostgreSQL to enable fast deployment of scalable, secure database services for development, testing, or production environments.

Key Benefits:

• Robust & Reliable Database: PostgreSQL delivers advanced SQL support, extensibility, and enterprise-grade reliability.
• Enterprise-Grade OS: AlmaLinux 9 provides a secure, stable, and highly compatible platform with long-term support.
• Streamlined Deployment: Ready-to-use PostgreSQL database instance that reduces setup complexities.
• Flexible Use Cases: Ideal for developers, data engineers, and enterprises running OLTP and analytics workloads.

Who Benefits:

• Application developers building data-driven applications.
• IT teams managing scalable and secure database infrastructure.
• Organizations migrating from proprietary databases to open-source.

Addressed Pain Points:

• Reducing time and effort to deploy PostgreSQL databases on cloud VMs.
• Need for a supported enterprise Linux OS alternative to RHEL with binary compatibility.
• Ensuring database stability and performance on a trusted platform.

Important Note:

PostgreSQL uses 5432/TCP as default port.

PostgreSQL packages are locked via dnf versionlock plugin to prevent accidental updates.