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Postgres Database Hosting

CLA-OIT provides database hosting services using the open source Postgres package for web applications and other basic database needs. Postgres is similar to MySQL in features and limitations. Due to technical limitations and University policy, this service is not appropriate for databases storing legally-protected private data.

Eligibility

University faculty, staff, and graduate students

What We Do

  • Provide Postgres databases on a shared server.
  • Run nightly database backups.
  • Create database.

What We Don't Do

  • Provide high availability configurations.
  • Provide point-in-time database recovery.
  • Provide administrative access to the database instance.
  • Permit storage of legally protected data.

What You Need to Do

  • Complete and maintain a data storage plan.
  • Consider the Dedicated Server option if you anticipate having heavy resource requirements.
  • Perform all database programming.

Availability

Networked Systems
24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Detailed Availability

Our Commitment

Response to request within 8 business hours.

Contact

CLA Service Desk
Call: 612-624-4357 (4-HELP)
Email: 4help@umn.edu

Eligibility

University faculty, staff, and graduate students

What We Do

  • Provide Postgres databases on a dedicated server.
  • Run nightly database backups.
  • Create database.
  • Provide high availability, as arranged.
  • Customize this service to your particular needs.
  • Permit storage of legally protected private data.

What We Don't Do

  • Provide high availability configurations.
  • Provide point-in-time database recovery.
  • Provide administrative access to the database instance.

What You Need to Do

  • Complete and maintain a data storage plan.
  • Perform all database programming.
  • Provide funds to purchase server hardware.

Availability

Networked Systems
24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Detailed Availability

Our Commitment

Response to request within 8 business hours.

Cost

Price of hardware, licenses, and extra labor.

Contact

CLA Service Desk
Call: 612-624-4357 (4-HELP)
Email: 4help@umn.edu

CLA Service Desk
612-624-4357
(4-HELP)
4help@umn.edu


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