What is STACKIT PostgreSQL Flex?
STACKIT PostgreSQL Flex is a fully managed database-as-a-service for PostgreSQL 14, 15, and 16. The service offers flexible resource scaling for vCPU, RAM, and storage independently. STACKIT as a German cloud provider guarantees GDPR compliance with data exclusively in German data centers.
Key Features
- Flexible scaling for vCPU, RAM, and storage
- Synchronous replication with automatic failover
- Extensions: PostGIS, TimescaleDB, pgcrypto
- Point-in-time recovery up to 35 days
- PgBouncer connection pooling integrated
Typical Use Cases
- OLTP applications for banks with high transaction volumes
- E-commerce platforms with product catalogs
- Healthcare databases with GDPR-compliant data storage
Benefits
- 100% data storage in Germany
- Granular resource control without fixed instance types
- No dependency on US CLOUD Act
- Managed service without administration overhead
Integration with innFactory
As an official STACKIT Partner, innFactory supports you with PostgreSQL Flex: architecture, migration from AWS RDS, performance tuning, and disaster recovery.
Available Tiers & Options
Single Instance
- Cost-effective
- Development
- No failover
High Availability
- Automatic failover
- Read replicas
- Production-ready
- Higher cost
Typical Use Cases
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which PostgreSQL extensions are available?
PostGIS for geodata, TimescaleDB for time-series, pgcrypto, and pg_stat_statements are pre-installed. Additional extensions on request.
Can I upgrade major versions?
Yes, in-place upgrades between major versions with minimal downtime are supported.
How does high availability work?
HA mode uses synchronous replication with automatic failover in under 60 seconds.
Is point-in-time recovery possible?
Yes, PITR enables restoration to any second within the backup retention of up to 35 days.
