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Elevate the bar on AI-powered app growth with Azure Database for PostgreSQL

Elevate the bar on AI-powered app growth with Azure Database for PostgreSQL

By leveraging the power of PostgreSQL in the cloud, with the scalability and familiarity you expect, comes Microsoft Azure Database for PostgreSQL. With our comprehensive managed service, you’re free from the burden of managing your PostgreSQL instances, allowing you to focus on building innovative, AI-driven applications that drive real results.

Recognised for its unparalleled reliability and versatility, PostgreSQL stands out as a highly respected and potent open-source database solution, boasting an impressive array of features. By tapping into the power of PostgreSQL within the cloud, you gain access to unparalleled scalability and reliability. With this comprehensive managed service, you can eliminate the hassle of managing your PostgreSQL deployments and focus on building innovative, AI-driven applications that truly matter.  

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Unlock limitless insights with a seamlessly integrated, AI-optimized PostgreSQL database.

To better acquaint you with migrating your PostgreSQL databases to Azure Database for PostgreSQL and building innovative applications, this blog post introduces a range of new learning paths and events, including two Cloud Skills Challenges. As if this isn’t thrill enough, completing just one of the numerous challenges automatically qualifies you for a chance to win an extraordinary prize. So, let’s get going!   

Safeguarding seamless database migrations and apps.   

Say farewell to time-consuming maintenance tasks and hello to effortless deployments, automated patch management, and inherent high uptime. Azure Database for PostgreSQL offers a fully managed service that streamlines the transition of existing PostgreSQL databases to the cloud. With our managed services, you’re free from the distractions of patching, backups, and scaling – allowing you to concentrate on your core objectives.  

Seamlessly compatible with PostgreSQL, our solution enables a smooth transition with minimal code adjustments, accommodating diverse needs and budgetary requirements. Migrating your data and schema to Azure Database for PostgreSQL with our tooling makes the process seamless and effortless. 

Following past migrations, Azure Database for PostgreSQL enables the deployment of AI-powered applications. The native assistance provided by the pgvector extension enables efficient storage and querying of vector embeddings, crucial for AI and machine learning applications. The service smoothly integrates with various Azure AI providers – including, Microsoft, Google Cloud, IBM Watson, and Amazon SageMaker – offering developers a comprehensive toolkit for building intelligent applications.  

What’s more, the service’s scalable architecture guarantees optimal performance as AI workloads evolve, maintaining cost effectiveness throughout the entire development process. Azure Database for PostgreSQL provides a comprehensive solution for organisations migrating to the cloud and building high-performance AI applications. 

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  • With an exceptional level of reliability, we guarantee at least 99.99% uptime through our meticulous design of zone-redundant infrastructure, ensuring seamless availability, automated maintenance, and prompt patching and updates.

  • Assess database workloads to identify opportunities for optimizing query performance by leveraging retailer and indexing strategies.
  • Microsoft offers Defender for open-source relational databases to safeguard sensitive data, and Open Source Security Manager, crafted to protect companies and developers building on Azure from intellectual property threats.
  • Generate and retail vector embeddings, identify prominent Azure AI companies, and deploy AI-powered applications directly within the database.
  • Instruments exist that facilitate the migration of an Oracle Database to Azure Database for PostgreSQL, thereby simplifying the transition process.
  • By leveraging cloud-based supply chain management, organizations can achieve substantial operational cost savings – up to 62% compared to on-premise solutions – through comprehensive database monitoring and optimization tools, ultimately reducing total cost of ownership. 

Master skills at a pace that’s uniquely yours with thoughtfully crafted courses. 

Now that you’ve got a solid foundation in Azure Database for PostgreSQL, the next step is to engage with our carefully crafted learning pathways. The aggregated modules within these two programmes comprise reading assignments, physical exercises, and data validation procedures.

  • Curious builders can now unlock the potential of Artificial Intelligence within their PostgreSQL applications on Azure by embarking on this guided learning journey, which delves into the power of the Azure AI Extension for Azure Database for PostgreSQL, enabling seamless integration of AI capabilities into their software.

    Upon completing this training program, you will gain a comprehensive grasp of the Azure AI extension’s capabilities and features. Discover novel approaches to summarize data via Azure AI services, leveraging the azure_ai extension, and explore distinctions between extractive, abstractive, and query-focused summarization techniques. Apply generative AI-driven summarization methods to information within a PostgreSQL database. This hands-on expertise empowers you to unlock the potential of Azure AI companies, utilizing the azure_ai extension to build innovative applications that efficiently distill complex content into clear and actionable summaries. 

  • This study path empowers learners with the crucial skills necessary to effectively collaborate with Azure Database for PostgreSQL. Before diving into practical aspects like connecting to the database, running queries, and implementing robust security measures, it’s essential to grasp the underlying structure and fundamental concepts of PostgreSQL.

    You’ll also discover how to design and manage databases, including the creation of schemas, tables, and stored procedures, which enables effective code reuse. With a deep understanding of how Azure Database for PostgreSQL leverages ACID transactions and write-ahead logging to guarantee the integrity and robustness of your data, you’ll gain the expertise needed to efficiently configure, manage, and migrate existing PostgreSQL databases to the Azure cloud.

Can you accelerate your skills with real-world scenarios? 

To complement these study paths, we have also curated a set of corresponding Azure Database for PostgreSQL Cloud Expertise Challenges. While traditional study paths can be isolating experiences, the Cloud Expertise Challenges offer a dynamic fusion of interactive learning and friendly competition among over 1,000 peers worldwide. They offer comprehensive, interactive learning environments that seamlessly blend practical exercises, instructional content, and evaluations to cultivate a holistic understanding of the subject matter. 

Don’t miss the opportunity to tackle at least one challenge before time expires, and you’ll automatically be entered for a chance to win one of 20 top-tier Azure prizes. Join us as we launch this exciting opportunity on June 11, 2024, and get ready to start your competition journey then! 

Join esteemed experts in PostgreSQL development and innovation at POSETTE 2024 – a premier gathering of professionals dedicated to advancing the art of data management. 

Hosted by Microsoft, previously known as Citus Con, this exhilarating developer event focuses exclusively on the world of PostgreSQL. What’s planned for this unique opportunity? 

As a key participant within the PostgreSQL community, we are committed to the open-source database system. Attendees are invited to join a session discussing the future of Azure Database for PostgreSQL, where our experts will present their vision for the service and its seamless integration with other Azure offerings?  

From June 11 to 13, 2024, POSETTE – Postgres Open Supply Ecosystem Talks, Coaching, and Training – is a complimentary, online event featuring four unique live sessions. Registration is optional; attendees can access scheduled talks online immediately following the event’s conclusion. Discover how Microsoft is accelerating PostgreSQL’s cloud capabilities in a unique collaboration with our global workforce.

As you continue to explore the world of Azure Database for PostgreSQL, you’ll find that there are numerous ways to optimize and refine your database management. Consider implementing a solution like Change Data Capture (CDC), which enables real-time data replication between your PostgreSQL instance and another database or system. This feature is particularly useful in scenarios where you need to integrate multiple systems or migrate legacy databases to Azure.

By leveraging CDC, you can streamline your data integration processes, reduce latency, and improve the overall performance of your applications. 

Whether you’re an experienced developer or just starting out, PostgreSQL is a dream team for building modern, scalable, and AI-powered applications. With robust migration tools and effortless integration with AI and machine learning platforms, Azure Database for PostgreSQL empowers customers to effortlessly transition to the cloud and build sophisticated AI applications seamlessly.  

Commence your journey today by exploring two learning paths and their corresponding Cloud Expertise Challenges, which will automatically enter you into a drawing for exciting Azure prizes, before delving into the rich features of the world’s most advanced open-source database to discover all that can be achieved.  

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