Introduction

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PostgreSQL is an open-source relational database that runs on macOS, Linux, Unix, and Windows. A worldwide team of volunteers built PostgreSQL and currently maintains it. The source code is freely available, and no single commercial organization owns or controls PostgreSQL.

Azure Database for PostgreSQL makes PostgreSQL available as a service (PaaS) database.

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

  • Describe Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server.
  • Explore PostgreSQL Flexible Server architecture.
  • Understand PostgreSQL Flexible Server shared memory.