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PostgreSQL on Kubernetes

PostgreSQL onKubernetes

Deploy production-grade PostgreSQL on Kubernetes with best-in-class operators, automated failover, rolling upgrades, and cloud-native backup strategies for mission-critical workloads.

99.99%
Uptime
Auto-Failover
HA Recovery
Rolling
Upgrades

Comprehensive PostgreSQL on Kubernetes Services

From operator selection to production optimization, we provide end-to-end PostgreSQL on Kubernetes solutions for cloud-native environments.

Operator Deployment
CloudNativePG, Zalando, Crunchy PGO setup and configuration for your Kubernetes cluster
  • Operator installation and CRD setup
  • CloudNativePG cluster provisioning
  • Zalando Postgres Operator deployment
  • Crunchy Data PGO configuration
Helm Chart Management
Helm chart configuration, custom values, templating, and lifecycle management for PostgreSQL
  • Chart selection and evaluation
  • Custom values.yaml configuration
  • Helm release upgrades and rollbacks
  • GitOps integration with ArgoCD / Flux
High Availability on K8s
Patroni-based HA, streaming replication, and automatic failover for zero-downtime PostgreSQL
  • Patroni consensus and leader election
  • Synchronous streaming replication
  • Automatic failover orchestration
  • Pod anti-affinity and topology spread
Storage & Persistence
PVC configuration, WAL archiving, and tablespace management for optimal I/O performance
  • PVC and StorageClass selection
  • WAL volume separation
  • Tablespace management on K8s
  • Local NVMe and CSI driver tuning
Monitoring on K8s
pg_exporter, Prometheus, and Grafana dashboards for full observability of PostgreSQL clusters
  • postgres_exporter sidecar setup
  • Prometheus ServiceMonitor config
  • Grafana dashboard provisioning
  • Alertmanager rules for PostgreSQL
Backup & DR
pgBackRest, Barman on K8s, and S3/GCS WAL archiving for point-in-time recovery
  • pgBackRest continuous WAL archiving
  • Barman Cloud backup configuration
  • S3/GCS/Azure Blob WAL storage
  • Point-in-time recovery (PITR) testing

PostgreSQL Kubernetes Operators Compared

Choose the right PostgreSQL operator for your Kubernetes environment based on your requirements, maturity needs, and ecosystem preferences.

CNCF Recommended
CloudNativePG
CNCF Sandbox Project
Kubernetes-native design
Declarative cluster management
No external dependencies
Built-in PgBouncer pooler
Barman Cloud backup integration
Online rolling upgrades
Replica auto-scaling
Plugin extensibility
Production Proven
Zalando Postgres Operator
Battle-Tested at Scale
Patroni-based HA
Spilo container image
Logical backup support
Connection pooler integration
WAL-E / WAL-G archiving
Team API and RBAC
Clone and fork clusters
Custom pod environment config
Enterprise Grade
Crunchy Data PGO
Enterprise PostgreSQL Operator
pgBackRest full integration
PgBouncer managed component
Built-in monitoring stack
Disaster recovery clusters
Multi-cluster replication
Automated minor upgrades
TLS everywhere by default
Enterprise support available
All-in-One Stack
Stackgres
Full-Stack PostgreSQL on K8s
Full-stack distribution
Built-in connection pooling
Integrated monitoring (Prometheus)
Web management console
Sharding support (Citus)
Distributed logs management
Customizable Postgres configs
Automated backups to object storage

Why Run PostgreSQL on Kubernetes?

Kubernetes provides the orchestration layer that makes PostgreSQL truly cloud-native with automated operations, self-healing, and infrastructure portability.

Automated Day-2 Operations

Operators handle failover, backups, scaling, and minor version upgrades automatically. Reduce toil and let Kubernetes manage the operational lifecycle of your PostgreSQL clusters.

Self-Healing Infrastructure

When pods crash or nodes fail, Kubernetes automatically restarts pods and the operator promotes replicas. Pod disruption budgets ensure upgrades and maintenance never take down your cluster.

Rolling Upgrades with Zero Downtime

Operators perform rolling upgrades by updating replicas first, then performing a controlled switchover to minimize downtime. PostgreSQL minor and major version upgrades are orchestrated safely.

Infrastructure Portability

Run the same PostgreSQL configuration on EKS, GKE, AKS, or on-premise Kubernetes. Avoid cloud vendor lock-in while maintaining consistent operations across environments.

PostgreSQL on K8s Key Metrics

Availability(With auto-failover)
99.99%
Failover Time(Automatic promotion)
<30s
Rolling Upgrade(No downtime)
Zero DT
Backup(WAL archiving)
Continuous
Scaling(Add replicas via CRD)
Declarative
Multi-Cloud(EKS, GKE, AKS, on-prem)
Yes

Our PostgreSQL on Kubernetes Implementation Process

A proven methodology for deploying production-ready PostgreSQL on Kubernetes with comprehensive testing and validation.

1

Assessment & Planning

Evaluate your Kubernetes environment, storage options, and workload requirements. Select the optimal operator and design cluster topology with HA, backup, and monitoring strategies.

2

Operator & Cluster Setup

Install and configure the chosen operator, deploy PostgreSQL clusters with streaming replication, configure PVCs, resource limits, and connection pooling via PgBouncer.

3

Integration & Validation

Migrate data, validate application connectivity, perform failover drills, test backup and restore procedures, and benchmark performance under production-like load.

4

Production & Observability

Go live with Prometheus monitoring, Grafana dashboards, Alertmanager rules, and automated backup schedules. Provide runbooks, training, and ongoing 24/7 support.

PostgreSQL on Kubernetes — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about running PostgreSQL on Kubernetes with operators, storage, and HA.

Ready to Run PostgreSQL on Kubernetes?

Let our experts deploy and manage production-grade PostgreSQL on your Kubernetes cluster with automated failover, continuous backups, and full observability.

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