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What is EDB Postgres Advanced Server
EDB Postgres Advanced Server (EPAS) is an enterprise distribution of PostgreSQL that adds compatibility features, tooling, and support for running PostgreSQL in production environments. It targets organizations that want PostgreSQL with additional Oracle-style SQL/PL features, migration aids, and enterprise management options for on-premises and cloud deployments. EPAS is typically used for transactional applications that require relational integrity, SQL performance tuning, and vendor support. It differs from community PostgreSQL by bundling EDB-provided extensions, packaging, and support terms.
PostgreSQL with enterprise support
EPAS provides a supported PostgreSQL-based database for production use cases where organizations require vendor-backed SLAs and escalation paths. This can reduce operational risk compared with relying solely on community support. It also offers curated packaging and lifecycle management aligned to enterprise change-control practices.
Oracle compatibility features
EPAS includes compatibility capabilities intended to ease migration from Oracle-style SQL and procedural code. This can reduce the amount of application refactoring required during database modernization projects. It is particularly relevant for teams moving legacy PL/SQL-heavy workloads to a PostgreSQL-based platform.
Ecosystem tooling and integrations
EPAS is commonly deployed alongside EDB’s tooling for migration, replication, and management, which can simplify standard operational tasks. These tools can help with schema/data movement, monitoring hooks, and administrative workflows across environments. For organizations standardizing on PostgreSQL, this provides a more integrated vendor stack than assembling disparate components.
Not a managed DBaaS
EPAS itself is software to run and manage; it is not inherently a fully managed database service in the way DBaaS platforms are. Organizations may still need to provision infrastructure, handle patching processes, and design high availability and backups using additional components. This increases operational responsibility compared with fully managed offerings.
Commercial licensing considerations
EPAS is a commercial distribution, so costs and licensing terms can be more complex than using community PostgreSQL. Some EDB-provided features and tools may not be available without paid subscriptions. This can affect total cost of ownership and procurement flexibility for smaller teams.
Compatibility is not identical
Oracle-compatibility features reduce migration effort but do not guarantee full behavioral equivalence for all SQL, procedural logic, and ecosystem dependencies. Complex applications may still require code changes, testing, and performance tuning after migration. Teams should validate edge cases such as proprietary functions, optimizer behavior, and third-party application assumptions.
Plan & Pricing
Pricing model: Pay-as-you-go (metered per vCPU-hour) Free tier/trial: Free trials available (see notes) Example costs (EDB official cloud service pricing):
- EDB Postgres Advanced Server (single-node / primary-standby HA): $0.2568 per vCPU-hour (≈ $187.46 per vCPU/month, assumes 730 hours).
- EDB Postgres Advanced Server (distributed high-availability): $0.3424 per vCPU-hour (≈ $249.95 per vCPU/month, assumes 730 hours).
Notes & purchasing/billing:
- Pricing shown is for EDB Postgres AI / BigAnimal cloud service database component; cloud infrastructure (compute, storage, network) is billed separately by the cloud provider when using your own cloud account.
- Billing options: digital self-service (credit card), direct purchase (Sales Order), or cloud marketplace (e.g., Azure Marketplace).
- Contact EDB Sales for committed/volume discounts and enterprise licensing/options.
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