The `azure-mgmt-postgresqlflexibleservers` library is the Microsoft Azure Postgresqlflexibleservers Management Client Library for Python. It enables developers to programmatically create, configure, manage, and scale Azure Database for PostgreSQL flexible server instances. This includes operations like managing databases, configuring firewall rules, performing scaling, and handling backup and restore. The library is currently at version 2.0.0 and is actively maintained, receiving regular updates often in conjunction with Azure service updates.
pip install azure-mgmt-postgresqlflexibleservers azure-identityVerified import paths — ran on the pinned version, not inferred.
This quickstart demonstrates how to authenticate with Azure using `DefaultAzureCredential` and create a `PostgreSQLManagementClient` instance. It then proceeds to create a new Azure Database for PostgreSQL flexible server instance, waits for its provisioning, and lists existing servers. Ensure you have the necessary environment variables set (AZURE_SUBSCRIPTION_ID, AZURE_RESOURCE_GROUP, AZURE_LOCATION, AZURE_SERVER_NAME, AZURE_ADMIN_USERNAME, AZURE_ADMIN_PASSWORD) or are logged in via Azure CLI for authentication to work.
Ensure relevant environment variables are set or run `az login` to authenticate via Azure CLI. Refer to Azure SDK for Python authentication documentation for more details.
Check your subscription's quotas and region access in the Azure portal. Submit a quota increase request if necessary, or choose a different region. Refer to Azure documentation on resolving capacity errors.
For public access, use `client.firewall_rules.begin_create_or_update()` to add client IP. For private access, ensure your client is deployed within the configured VNet or peered VNet.
For synchronous operations, import from `azure.mgmt.postgresqlflexibleservers`. For asynchronous operations, import from `azure.mgmt.postgresqlflexibleservers.aio` and use `async/await` syntax.
Plan major version upgrades carefully. Consider performing a point-in-time recovery backup before initiating the upgrade if a rollback capability is critical for your scenario.