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Operational efficiency and affordability meet backend and security needs
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  • "The operational efficiency of Azure Database for PostgreSQL is good."
  • "Overall, we are satisfied with Microsoft solutions and recommend them."
  • "In the future, I would like to see anomaly detection."

What is our primary use case?

We are using Microsoft Azure Database for PostgreSQL as a backend solution and middleware. We utilize it for API gateway solutions, hosting solutions, database solutions, and security solutions. 

Additionally, we are using it as part of our AI solutions.

What is most valuable?

The operational efficiency of Azure Database for PostgreSQL is good. The cost and benefits ratio is affordable for us. We also use OpenAI services, and everything is affordable for us. We use PostgreSQL for our backend solutions, and security and hosting solutions. 

Overall, we are satisfied with Microsoft solutions and recommend them.

What needs improvement?

In the future, I would like to see anomaly detection. Currently, when I encounter errors with business rules, I want to know about them quickly. For example, receiving an email when a rule occurs in the database would be beneficial. I am using another solution for this.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Azure Database for PostgreSQL for five years.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Azure Database for PostgreSQL is stable, and I do not face any issues with it.

How are customer service and support?

I have my own guide, so I do not face any issues with technical support for PostgreSQL.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Neutral

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I am not using Cosmos DB. I switched to using PostgreSQL.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Pricing is affordable for us. PostgreSQL is good and affordable for our needs.

What other advice do I have?

From one to ten, I would rate Azure Database for PostgreSQL ten out of ten. However, I am not technical, so my perspective may be limited.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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