Azure Database for PostgreSQL
An Azure managed PostgreSQL database service for app development and deployment.
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Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server Stuck in Dropping State after delete
Hello, I am experiencing an issue with an Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Servers that are stuck in the "Dropping" state. The servers have been showing the "Dropping" status for approximately 20** **hours and the operation does…
Azure Database for PostgreSQL
asked 2026-09-03T07:55:37.77+00:00
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Petko Stoyanov
0
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commented 2026-09-05T13:03:42.97+00:00
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Himaja Y
285
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Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server: Region-access request in East US never escalated to a human
I'm trying to understand if this is expected behavior for Azure support on region-access requests, because it doesn't match the documented 24-48h SLA. Context: A subscription of ours can't provision Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server in East…
Azure Database for PostgreSQL
Azure Database for PostgreSQL
An Azure managed PostgreSQL database service for app development and deployment.
2,044 questions
asked 2026-09-04T20:00:04.6966667+00:00
Rafael Ferreira
0
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commented 2026-09-04T20:32:48.1+00:00
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SAI JAGADEESH KUDIPUDI
3,645
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my postgres database takes 53 minutes starting up then fails to start
After several attempts my postgres database server will not start. Error codeResourceOperationFailure MessageThe resource operation completed with terminal provisioning state 'Failed'. what does that mean exactly and how can I get a ticket opened for…
Azure Database for PostgreSQL
Azure Database for PostgreSQL
An Azure managed PostgreSQL database service for app development and deployment.
2,044 questions
asked 2026-08-11T14:19:49.1633333+00:00
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Stephen Smalley
0
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answered 2026-09-04T17:25:17.4233333+00:00
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Smaran Thoomu
35,870
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Unable to enable citus_columnar on Azure PostgreSQL Elastic Clusters
Hello, I am using Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server – Elastic Clusters (PostgreSQL 17 + Citus 13.2). According to the open-source Citus documentation and the previous Azure Cosmos DB for PostgreSQL (Hyperscale) service, columnar storage is a…
Azure Database for PostgreSQL
Azure Database for PostgreSQL
An Azure managed PostgreSQL database service for app development and deployment.
2,044 questions
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PostgreSQL Flexible Server: pg_duckdb not on allowlist
According to this GitHub discussion, pg_duckdb was available on the PostgreSQL Flexible Server extensions for some time. During that time, I installed the extension. It is now not available anymore on the extensions allowlist, but it is installed in my…
Azure Database for PostgreSQL
Azure Database for PostgreSQL
An Azure managed PostgreSQL database service for app development and deployment.
2,044 questions
asked 2026-07-30T11:17:24.6533333+00:00
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Rens Oostenbach
40
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commented 2026-09-02T14:07:51.29+00:00
Rens Oostenbach
40
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1 answer
Azure PostgreSQL Flexible Server B1ms fails to provision in Belgium Central with InternalServerError
I am using an Azure for Students subscription and I cannot provision Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server in Belgium Central. Configuration: PostgreSQL 17 Standard_B1ms Burstable tier 32 GB storage High availability disabled I reproduced the…
Azure Database for PostgreSQL
Azure Database for PostgreSQL
An Azure managed PostgreSQL database service for app development and deployment.
2,044 questions
asked 2026-08-28T14:15:04.9166667+00:00
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RAFAEL AGUDO MARTIN
0
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commented 2026-09-02T00:45:06.3966667+00:00
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SIVASANKAR YEDDULA
160
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Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server Stuck in Dropping State
We are experiencing an issue with our Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server. The server is currently showing the status “Dropping” in the Azure Portal and has not completed the deletion process. We tried from cli but it says dosent exist. From…
Azure Database for PostgreSQL
Azure Database for PostgreSQL
An Azure managed PostgreSQL database service for app development and deployment.
2,044 questions
asked 2026-08-27T09:46:22.9633333+00:00
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Sanchit Pandit
0
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commented 2026-08-31T18:01:43.7033333+00:00
Sanchit Pandit
0
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In-place major version upgrade for Azure Database for PostgreSQL Elastic Clusters (v16 → v17)?
We're running Azure Database for PostgreSQL - Elastic Clusters at Postgres version 16. This cluster was created via the Azure-provided migration tool from Cosmos DB for PostgreSQL (now deprecated), which only supports migrating to v16. We now need to…
Azure Database for PostgreSQL
Azure Database for PostgreSQL
An Azure managed PostgreSQL database service for app development and deployment.
2,044 questions
asked 2026-08-12T10:19:53.2033333+00:00
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Aashay Thakkar
0
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answered 2026-08-29T06:35:39.84+00:00
Smaran Thoomu
35,870
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Azure Flexible Server Postgresql -- Not responding or working after failed scale up.
My production Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server failed during a scale-up operation and is now completely frozen in an 'Unavailable (Unplanned)' state. Standard portal Stop/Restart actions are totally non-responsive due to a stuck backend…
Azure Database for PostgreSQL
Azure Database for PostgreSQL
An Azure managed PostgreSQL database service for app development and deployment.
2,044 questions
asked 2026-08-24T20:34:19.25+00:00
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rsbepvb
1
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commented 2026-08-28T14:04:08.1666667+00:00
SIVASANKAR YEDDULA
160
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
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1 answer
Azure Database for PostgreSQL flexible server: Diagnostic log export to Log Analytics stopped suddenly for all categories, server healthy, recreating settings and restart have no effect
Issue Diagnostic log export from an Azure Database for PostgreSQL flexible server (West Europe) to a Log Analytics workspace stopped abruptly on 24 Aug 2026 between 08:43–08:57 UTC. All five resource-specific tables ceased ingesting new records…
Azure Database for PostgreSQL
Azure Database for PostgreSQL
An Azure managed PostgreSQL database service for app development and deployment.
2,044 questions
asked 2026-08-24T18:46:32.3066667+00:00
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megamingus
0
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commented 2026-08-27T11:55:56.2933333+00:00
SIVASANKAR YEDDULA
160
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
0 answers
Join: Microsoft Azure Q&A Champions Program
The Microsoft Azure Q&A Champions Program recognizes and empowers a global community of internal and external Azure experts who help customers succeed by providing high-quality, trusted answers on Microsoft Q&A. The program scales expert led…
Azure Database for PostgreSQL
Azure Database for PostgreSQL
An Azure managed PostgreSQL database service for app development and deployment.
2,044 questions
asked 2026-05-26T00:01:27.6966667+00:00
Ashley Swearingen
0
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edited the question 2026-08-26T19:06:33.8466667+00:00
Ashley Swearingen
0
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I have a B1MS Postgresql server which I have had for a few years on my subscription, I am being billed, but it is not visible on my Azure dashboard or in the CLI, but I can see it in usage and of course billing.
I have had a B1MS postgresql server for about 3 years and the project it was assigned to has been on hold for a while. I have been getting reminders from MS that the version of the database will soon be EOL and will need extended support to continue…
Azure Database for PostgreSQL
Azure Database for PostgreSQL
An Azure managed PostgreSQL database service for app development and deployment.
2,044 questions
asked 2026-08-25T11:34:28.9066667+00:00
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Charles Hunt
20
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answered 2026-08-26T15:27:03.21+00:00
Himaja Y
285
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Moderator
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Fehler beim Löschen von Flexibler Azure Database for PostgreSQL-Server - State Dropping
In Azure habe ich erneut den Fehler beim Löschen eines Flexible Azure Database for PostgreSQL-Server Version 12. Der Löschvorgang ist fehlgeschlagen. Bei den Ressourcen im Azure Portal steht nach dem fehlgeschlagen Löschvorgang "can't access…
Azure Database for PostgreSQL
Azure Database for PostgreSQL
An Azure managed PostgreSQL database service for app development and deployment.
2,044 questions
asked 2026-08-25T05:52:29.83+00:00
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Bretz, Jürgen
20
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commented 2026-08-26T11:03:05.9233333+00:00
Himaja Y
285
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1 answer
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How can a Microsoft-hosted Azure DevOps agent deploy to an Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server using Private Link?
I need to deploy database updates from an Azure DevOps Pipeline to an Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server. The pipeline runs on a Microsoft-hosted agent, and the PostgreSQL Flexible Server has been configured to use Networking with Private Link…
Azure Database for PostgreSQL
Azure Database for PostgreSQL
An Azure managed PostgreSQL database service for app development and deployment.
2,044 questions
asked 2026-07-30T02:24:39.55+00:00
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JohnSmith-4373
25
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edited a comment 2026-08-24T15:26:30.49+00:00
Yuki_Mi
915
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2 answers
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Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server: all metrics (CPU, Active Connections, Database Is Alive) stopped reporting simultaneously across multiple servers
We're seeing multiple Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server instances where all metrics (CPU percent, Active Connections, Database Is Alive) stopped reporting data at the exact same timestamp, across different servers. In the Metrics Explorer,…
Azure Database for PostgreSQL
Azure Database for PostgreSQL
An Azure managed PostgreSQL database service for app development and deployment.
2,044 questions
asked 2026-08-21T14:34:11.3+00:00
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Juan Avalo
20
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accepted 2026-08-24T13:26:09.1266667+00:00
Juan Avalo
20
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2 answers
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pgaadauth extension not allow-listed for azure_pg_admin users - how to create Entra ID-linked PostgreSQL roles?
We are unable to create Microsoft Entra ID-linked PostgreSQL roles using pgaadauth_create_principal(...) on our Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server (Spain Central region). The server is configured for Microsoft Entra authentication only…
Azure Database for PostgreSQL
Azure Database for PostgreSQL
An Azure managed PostgreSQL database service for app development and deployment.
2,044 questions
asked 2026-08-24T05:47:44.3533333+00:00
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Arjan Hoekstra
20
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answered 2026-08-24T10:37:32.48+00:00
Himaja Y
285
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1 answer
Azure PostgreSQL Flexible server network change
Hi all, Asking here as support seems to be handled by AI now and I've had no useful responses. There does not appear to be any practical way to take a Postgres Flexible server that was created with public access and update/move/restore it to be on a…
Azure Database for PostgreSQL
Azure Database for PostgreSQL
An Azure managed PostgreSQL database service for app development and deployment.
2,044 questions
asked 2026-08-13T00:37:28.88+00:00
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Paul Donovan
21
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commented 2026-08-23T06:05:30.8666667+00:00
Smaran Thoomu
35,870
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1 answer
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Urgent: Unexpected Azure Database Activation and Billing Concern
Dear Team, I would like to raise a serious concern regarding unexpected activity in my Azure environment. Two of my databases were automatically turned on without my knowledge, and billing has been initiated for these resources. Upon reviewing the…
Azure Database for PostgreSQL
Azure Database for PostgreSQL
An Azure managed PostgreSQL database service for app development and deployment.
2,044 questions
asked 2026-07-27T12:48:31.3933333+00:00
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Choppadandi Anil kumar
40
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accepted 2026-08-21T03:03:43.7066667+00:00
Choppadandi Anil kumar
40
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2 answers
In Azure Flexible Server for Postgresql, I am unable to set the azure_storage credentials encryption key
I get 'permission denied to set parameter azure_storage.credential_encryption_key' I tried adding myself to the role for it, but that didnt help. I am using the administrative user for this.
Azure Database for PostgreSQL
Azure Database for PostgreSQL
An Azure managed PostgreSQL database service for app development and deployment.
2,044 questions
asked 2026-08-07T11:39:51.0966667+00:00
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Larry Young (Admin)
0
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commented 2026-08-20T12:32:50.0066667+00:00
SAI JAGADEESH KUDIPUDI
3,645
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3 answers
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Azure PostgreSQL Flexible Server: Admin password reset not taking effect (authentication always fails)
I’m experiencing a persistent authentication issue when trying to connect to my Azure PostgreSQL Flexible Server. Server: bodyshop-pgsql-dev.postgres.database.azure.com Admin user: adminpgsql@bodyshop-pgsql-dev Authentication mode: PostgreSQL…
Azure Database for PostgreSQL
Azure Database for PostgreSQL
An Azure managed PostgreSQL database service for app development and deployment.
2,044 questions
asked 2026-08-18T00:00:36.51+00:00
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Romeo Guevara
40
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accepted 2026-08-19T22:15:22.6333333+00:00
Romeo Guevara
40
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