A Guide to Restoring a PostgreSQL Database from Disaster Using Azure Flexible Server
Backups are crucial for any mission-critical application as they protect against unforeseen disasters. Regular backups help minimize the Recovery Point Objective (RPO), allowing systems to recover quickly with minimal data loss. However, it's equally important to store backups safely. If backups are kept in the same location as the primary site and something goes wrong, you may have no way to recover, leading to complete data loss.To reduce these risks, many organizations choose fully managed servers to host their databases. One popular option is Azure Flexible Server for PostgreSQL, which offers a reliable, scalable, and managed solution. Azure provides 3 levels of redundancy in three different ways, and not only that, you can recover backups using these same three methods. These areLocally Redundant Storage
Zone Redundant Storage
Geo RedundantEach level of redundancy offers unique advantages when it comes to restoring backups. In today's blog, we will explore all three types of backups and recovery methods. We will dive into the differences between each type and learn how to restore your backup if your primary site goes down.