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APPLIES TO: Azure Database for PostgreSQL - Flexible Server

This article provides step-by-step instructions to stop an Azure Database for PostgreSQL flexible server instance.

Stop a started server

Using the Azure portal:

  1. Select your Azure Database for PostgreSQL flexible server instance.

  2. In the resource menu, select Overview.

    Screenshot showing how to select the Overview page.

  3. The status of the server must be Available, for the Stop button to appear on the toolbar.

    Screenshot showing where in the Overview page you can find the status of the server.

  4. Select the Stop button.

    Screenshot showing how to stop a started server.

  5. In the Stop server dialog, confirm or abort your decision to stop the server.

    Screenshot showing the Stop server dialog to confirm or abort the operation.

  6. A notification informs you that the server is stopping.

    Screenshot showing the notification seen when a server initiates a stop operation.

  7. Also, the status of the server changes to Stopping.

    Screenshot showing a server which is stopping, highlighting its status as Stopping.

  8. When the process completes, a notification informs you that the server is stopped.

    Screenshot showing the notification seen when a server completes a successful stop operation.

  9. Also, the status of the server changes to Stopped.

    Screenshot showing a server which is stopped, highlighting its status as Stopped.

Note

Once the server is stopped, other management operations aren't available for the Azure Database for PostgreSQL flexible server. While the Azure Database for PostgreSQL flexible server is in stopped state, it could be briefly restarted for scheduled monthly maintenance, and then returned to its stopped state. This procedure ensures that even instances in a stopped state, stay up to date with all necessary patches and updates.

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