PostgreSQL

Manage data securely and efficiently — on Swiss infrastructure. stepping stone operates PostgreSQL as a Database as a Service: triple-redundant data storage across two data centres, regular backups and, on request, as a highly available cluster.

PostgreSQL is one of the most powerful and comprehensive open-source database systems in the world. stepping stone operates PostgreSQL as a Database as a Service (DBaaS) on Swiss infrastructure — including regular updates, backups and, on request, point-in-time recovery.

Thanks to Tier-1 storage, customers benefit from high performance combined with security: all data is stored with triple redundancy across two data centres. PostgreSQL can be operated either as a stand-alone instance offering the best value for money or as a highly available, redundant cluster. stepping stone handles all operational aspects — your data remains in Switzerland.

Companies, development teams and IT departments that require a high-performance relational database with a wide range of features on their own infrastructure — without having to manage operations themselves.

Typical use cases: databases for demanding web applications and business systems; transaction-intensive workloads with high data integrity requirements; highly available database clusters for business-critical applications; applications with complex queries, JSON data or geodata (PostGIS).

Open source. Swiss data centres. Triple redundancy across two data centres.

Database as a Service: stepping stone takes care of updates, backups and, on request, point-in-time recovery and restores. Tier-1 storage for maximum performance. Available either as a stand-alone solution offering the best value for money or as a highly available cluster. Extensive feature set and widely used — with one of the most active open-source communities. Personalised advice and operation by stepping stone in Bern.

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Scope of Services

PostgreSQL as a Database as a Service

Operation of PostgreSQL databases on Swiss infrastructure with Tier-1 storage. Regular updates and backups included. On request: continuous backups with point-in-time recovery for restoration to any point in time.

Triple-redundant data storage

All data is stored with triple redundancy across two data centres. Available either as a stand-alone instance or as a highly available, redundant cluster — depending on your availability requirements and budget.

Managed Service

Deployment, monitoring, maintenance and support on Swiss infrastructure with personalised advice. stepping stone takes care of operations so that you can focus on your applications.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Of course not! Moreover, your data is encrypted while being transmitted over the Internet.

Yes, we offer stoney backup.