Azure Database for PostgreSQL

Azure PostgreSQL server is stuck in 'updating' state

I have a Flexible PostgreSQL server in my development subscription which is stuck in updating state after an attempt to scale it down. There should be no long-running queries, because the server isn't actively used. Can you please help? Thanks!

postgres server stuck on starting since more than an hour

**[CRITICAL] Azure PostgreSQL Flexible Server stuck in 'Updating' for 90 Minutes

Hi, Our PostgresSQL Flexible Server server in West US 2 has been stuck "Updating" for 90+ minutes. Unable to upgrade to a paid support plan and currently causing an outage. Can you cancel or restart the operation from the backend? Email…

It's been 5 hours: The server is currently in 'updating' state. Please wait for the operation to complete. You can refresh to check status. Reach out to Microsoft support if the operation is taking too long.

Hello, Azure Database for Postgres has been down (in updating state) for 5 hours. The maintenance seems to have been planned, but downtime expected for 120 seconds only, while it has been 5 hours. This is a flexible server. Thanks

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Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server stuck in "Updating" state - Unable to modify Networking/Firewall settings

Hi Azure Team and Community, I am facing a persistent issue with my Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server. Problem Description: My PostgreSQL Flexible Server has been stuck in the "Updating" state for a long time. Because of this, I am…

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Strange metrics under my Subscription on: Free services for 12 months

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