EDB PostgreSQL expertise — from Switzerland

Your EDB PostgreSQL Competence Center Switzerland — VSHN is an official EDB partner with over 10 years of production experience operating PostgreSQL. We help you deploy, manage, and scale enterprise PostgreSQL on any cloud provider or on-premises infrastructure.

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Official EDB Partner

VSHN is an official EDB partner in Switzerland, bringing certified expertise in EDB Postgres Advanced Server and the broader EDB portfolio. Our partnership gives you direct access to enterprise-grade PostgreSQL support, tooling, and the confidence that your database infrastructure is backed by the company that contributes most to PostgreSQL development.

Enterprise PostgreSQL Expertise

EDB Postgres Advanced Server extends PostgreSQL with enterprise features including Oracle compatibility, enhanced security with SQL/Protect and EDB Audit, advanced partitioning, and high-availability clustering with EDB Failover Manager. VSHN helps you design, deploy, and operate EDB Postgres for mission-critical workloads.

Managed PostgreSQL on Servala

Need managed PostgreSQL without the operational overhead? VSHN offers managed PostgreSQL through Servala, starting from CHF 80 per month for a single instance. High-availability configurations with guaranteed uptime are available from CHF 480 per month. PostgreSQL versions 12 through 17 are supported with automated daily backups and TLS encryption.

Swiss Cloud & European Data Residency

Deploy PostgreSQL on leading Swiss cloud providers including cloudscale.ch and Exoscale, both operating data centres exclusively in Switzerland, or on major international platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure. Your data stays where you choose — full data sovereignty and compliance with Swiss and European data protection regulations.

24/7 Support & Operations

VSHN provides round-the-clock operational support for your PostgreSQL infrastructure. Our team monitors, maintains, and troubleshoots your database environment so you can focus on building applications. We design high-availability architectures, implement automated backup strategies, and ensure your PostgreSQL deployment meets your uptime requirements.

What VSHN offers for EDB PostgreSQL

Frequently Asked Questions

What EDB PostgreSQL services does VSHN offer?
VSHN offers consulting, architecture design, managed operations, and migration services for EDB PostgreSQL. As an official EDB partner, we provide expertise in EDB Postgres Advanced Server, standard PostgreSQL, and the full EDB tooling stack. Managed PostgreSQL via Servala starts from CHF 80 per month for a single instance, with high-availability configurations from CHF 480 per month. We deploy on cloudscale.ch, Exoscale, AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure.
What is EDB?
EDB (EnterpriseDB) is the largest dedicated contributor to the PostgreSQL open-source project. EDB offers enterprise-grade PostgreSQL products including EDB Postgres Advanced Server, which extends PostgreSQL with Oracle compatibility, enhanced security features, and enterprise tooling. EDB also provides migration tools, high-availability solutions, and commercial support for PostgreSQL deployments worldwide.
What is EDB Postgres Advanced Server?
EDB Postgres Advanced Server is an enhanced version of PostgreSQL that adds enterprise features including Oracle compatibility for PL/SQL, packages, and data types, SQL/Protect for SQL injection prevention, EDB Audit for compliance logging, advanced partitioning, and EDB Failover Manager for automatic high-availability failover. It is fully compatible with standard PostgreSQL while offering a smoother migration path from Oracle Database.
What cloud providers does VSHN support for PostgreSQL hosting?
VSHN deploys PostgreSQL on Swiss cloud providers including cloudscale.ch and Exoscale, both operating data centres exclusively in Switzerland. We also support AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. Managed PostgreSQL on Servala is available across seven cloud providers. For organisations with strict data residency requirements, Swiss providers are the recommended choice — your database and data never leave Switzerland.
What PostgreSQL versions are supported?
VSHN supports PostgreSQL versions 12 through 17 on Servala and through our consulting engagements. EDB Postgres Advanced Server tracks the latest PostgreSQL releases and adds enterprise extensions on top. We help you plan version upgrades with zero-downtime migration strategies, ensuring your database stays current with security patches and performance improvements without disrupting your applications.
How does VSHN handle PostgreSQL backups?
Managed PostgreSQL on Servala includes automated daily backups at 22:00 with six retained copies by default and up to 500 GiB of cumulative storage. All backups are encrypted at rest. VSHN uses K8up on Kubernetes for backup orchestration. For custom deployments, we design backup strategies with point-in-time recovery, off-site replication, and regular restore testing to ensure your disaster recovery plan works when you need it.
Does VSHN offer PostgreSQL training?
Yes. VSHN offers hands-on PostgreSQL training for development and operations teams. Training covers PostgreSQL administration, query optimisation, replication, backup strategies, EDB Postgres Advanced Server features, and migration from Oracle or other databases. Sessions can be delivered on-site in Switzerland or remotely. We tailor the content to your team's experience level and specific requirements.
What uptime can I expect for managed PostgreSQL?
Managed PostgreSQL on Servala with a two-replica high-availability configuration targets 99.9% availability. Single-instance deployments are suitable for development and staging environments. VSHN designs architectures to meet your specific uptime requirements — from development workloads through mission-critical production databases that require automatic failover and zero-downtime maintenance windows.
How do I get started with EDB PostgreSQL?
The fastest way is to order managed PostgreSQL via Servala at servala.com/service/postgresql/ — starting from CHF 80 per month for a single instance. For EDB Postgres Advanced Server deployments or custom consulting, contact us using the form below. VSHN provides a written scope and cost estimate within one business day with no commitment required.

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Need enterprise PostgreSQL expertise? Order managed PostgreSQL on Servala at servala.com/service/postgresql/, or contact us for EDB consulting or a free initial consultation.