Overview

VMware Tanzu for Postgres is an enterprise-ready distribution of PostgreSQL, designed to streamline the deployment and management of relational databases across diverse environments. It offers seamless integration with Kubernetes, enabling organizations to efficiently deploy, scale, and manage Postgres databases on any certified runtime, whether on-premises or in the cloud. By providing a consistent operational experience, Tanzu for Postgres empowers developers and operations teams to focus on innovation without the complexities traditionally associated with database management.

Features and Capabilities

• Self-Service Deployment:
  • Deploy PostgreSQL instances with a single command, reducing setup time and operational overhead.
  • Access to certified software packages ensures updates, bug fixes, and security patches are readily available.
• Automated Management:
  • A centralized operator manages the entire lifecycle of PostgreSQL instances, automating tasks such as deployment, failover, and scaling.
  • Ensures that database instances remain in the desired state, enhancing reliability and reducing manual intervention.
• Elastic Scalability:
  • Easily scale PostgreSQL instances horizontally or vertically using simple Kubernetes commands to meet evolving workload demands.
  • Persistent volume claims (PVCs) safeguard data integrity during scaling operations.
• Consistent Operations Across Environments:
  • Uniform deployment and management experience across any Kubernetes platform, ensuring operational consistency.
  • Simplifies multi-cloud and hybrid deployments, allowing teams to focus on application development rather than infrastructure discrepancies.
• Enhanced Developer and DevOps Experience:
  • Provides a DevOps-friendly environment, enabling developers to spin up development, testing, and production environments consistently.
  • Supports GitOps practices, allowing for declarative configurations and automatic reconciliation of changes across clusters.
• Expert Engineering Codified in Software:
  • Incorporates a PostgreSQL operator that automates cluster lifecycle management, including configuration, deployment, scaling, recovery, and zero-downtime upgrades.
  • Codifies best practices and expert knowledge, reducing the learning curve and operational complexity.
• Observability and Monitoring:
  • Exposes metrics in Prometheus format, facilitating integration with existing monitoring and observability tools.
  • Annotations enhance discoverability, aiding in proactive management and troubleshooting.
• Zero-Downtime Upgrades:
  • Supports automated, in-place upgrades between Tanzu SQL versions without interrupting database availability.
  • Ensures business continuity and minimizes the impact of maintenance activities.
• Broad Platform Support:
  • Officially supported on VMware Tanzu Kubernetes Grid, VMware Tanzu Application Service, VMware vSphere 7, and Google Kubernetes Engine.
  • Deployable on any certified Kubernetes runtime, including OpenShift Container Platform, offering flexibility and choice.