PostgreSQL® 17 on Minimal Windows Server 2022 DC Azure Edition Hotpatch: Headless & Always-On SQL

Zero-downtime PostgreSQL deployment with automated patching, hardened OS, and native Azure integration.

Experience a truly hands-off PostgreSQL® environment with Windows Server 2022 Datacenter: Azure Edition with Hotpatch (Server Core). This VM comes preloaded with PostgreSQL® 17 and a secure, headless OS based on Server Core, enabling DevOps teams to scale securely, automate patching, and reduce downtime in mission-critical cloud workflows.

Feature	Azure Edition with Hotpatch (Server Core)	Standard Server Core Edition
Hotpatching	Apply Windows updates without rebooting.	Reboots required after OS updates.
Azure Integration	Native Azure VM support, diagnostics preconfigured.	Azure-friendly but requires manual tuning.
OS Footprint	Windows Server Core with hardened configuration.	Standard Windows Server Core.
Automation	Supports CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Terraform, Bicep.	Same.
Security	SSL, row-level security, hardened OS & PostgreSQL® 17.	SSL, hardened system, minimal services.
Ideal For	Always-on infrastructure, automation-first cloud environments.	DevOps-ready, secure SQL deployments.

This image is ideal for modern organizations that prioritize uptime, secure remote operations, and automation-first infrastructure, all while reducing maintenance complexity.

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PostgreSQL® 17 on Minimal Windows Server 2022 DC Azure Edition Hotpatch

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PostgreSQL® 17 on Minimal Windows Server 2022 DC Azure Edition Hotpatch

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PostgreSQL® 17 on Minimal Windows Server 2022 DC Azure Edition Hotpatch
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