# EDB PostgreSQL Competence Center Switzerland

> Official EDB partner in Switzerland. VSHN helps you deploy, operate, and scale enterprise PostgreSQL databases on Swiss and international cloud infrastructure.


Managed PostgreSQL from CHF 80 per month on Swiss cloud infrastructure. VSHN is an official EDB partner with over 10 years of production experience. We help you deploy, manage, and scale enterprise PostgreSQL on any cloud provider or on-premises.


## Pages

- [Homepage](https://www.enterprisedb.ch/): EDB PostgreSQL Experts in Switzerland – Partner | VSHN
- [PostgreSQL Hosting Compared: Cloud vs Managed | VSHN](https://www.enterprisedb.ch/comparison.md)
- [Partner with VSHN on EDB/PostgreSQL | VSHN](https://www.enterprisedb.ch/partners.md)
- [PostgreSQL Sovereignty — Swiss Database Hosting | VSHN](https://www.enterprisedb.ch/sovereignty.md)

## Features

- **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 13 through 18 are supported with automated daily backups and TLS encryption.

- **Swiss Cloud & European Data Residency**: Deploy PostgreSQL on Swiss cloud providers including cloudscale.ch and Exoscale, both operating data centers exclusively in Switzerland, on Enterprise Private Cloud, or on international platforms. VSHN is Swiss-owned with no foreign parent company. All contracts are governed by Swiss law with no exposure to the US CLOUD Act. Your data stays where you choose, with full compliance with Swiss and European data protection regulations. Learn more in our [sovereignty assessment](/sovereignty/).

- **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

- Architecture design and deployment planning for PostgreSQL and EDB Postgres Advanced Server
- Managed PostgreSQL via Servala from CHF 80/month with automated backups
- High-availability configuration with EDB Failover Manager
- 24/7 operational support and incident response
- Hands-on training for development and operations teams via specialist partners
- Deployment on Swiss and international cloud infrastructure

## Trusted by Swiss organizations

- [acrevis](https://www.vshn.ch/en/success-stories/acrevis/)
- [Schweizerisches Bundesarchiv BAR](https://www.vshn.ch/en/success-stories/schweizerisches-bundesarchiv-bar/)
- [Sobrado](https://www.vshn.ch/en/success-stories/sobrado/)
- [CG24 Group](https://www.vshn.ch/en/success-stories/cg24group/)
- [Open Circle](https://www.open-circle.ch/)
- [Stadt Frankfurt am Main](https://www.vshn.ch/en/success-stories/schweizerisches-bundesarchiv-bar/)

## EDB PostgreSQL FAQ

### 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 centers exclusively in Switzerland. We also support Enterprise Private Cloud and on-premises infrastructure in your own data center, as well as AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. Managed PostgreSQL on Servala is available across eight cloud providers. For organizations with strict data residency requirements, Swiss providers or your own infrastructure are the recommended choice.


### What PostgreSQL versions are supported?

VSHN supports PostgreSQL versions 13 through 18 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 with six retained copies by default. VSHN uses CloudNativePG with Barman 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 works with specialist training partners to deliver hands-on PostgreSQL training for development and operations teams. Training covers PostgreSQL administration, query optimization, 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, tailored to your team's experience level and specific requirements.


### What uptime can I expect for managed PostgreSQL?

Managed PostgreSQL on Servala with a high-availability configuration delivers 99.99% uptime SLA. 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.


### Can consulting firms use managed EDB PostgreSQL for client databases?

Yes. Consulting firms and system integrators use VSHN-managed EDB PostgreSQL to deliver enterprise database infrastructure for their clients. Each client gets a dedicated, isolated PostgreSQL instance on Swiss cloud with automated backups and high availability. VSHN handles operations and 24/7 monitoring so your team focuses on application architecture and data modelling. Written service agreements and per-instance billing simplify cost allocation to client projects.


## Contact us

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. Want to hear from a customer first? We can arrange a reference call.


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