Chances are, you're reading this ebook because you know PostgreSQL is special and has earned its spot as a favorite among developers and database practitioners. That said, you've probably bumped into the reality of running it at an enterprise scale.

The core of PostgreSQL is rock solid. But once you start prepping for serious production use, things get more involved. Many of the features needed for business-critical workloads, including high availability, connection pooling, geospatial processing, and AI support, require additional tools and extensions. Suddenly it’s not just a database; it’s a DIY project. That’s the “batteries not included” moment when you realize the install is just the beginning.

Each of those pieces has to be evaluated, configured, secured, and managed, often by teams that are already stretched thin. The result? What starts as a cost-saving move with open source can quickly turn into a drain on time, resources, and peace of mind.

This eBook is here to simplify that experience.

This isn’t a technical manual. It’s a practical look at the tools and extensions that turn PostgreSQL into an enterprise-ready platform. We're zeroing in on what matters: how each component improves uptime, supports scale, and solves real business challenges.

And here’s the good news: you don’t have to piece it all together on your own.

There are proven ways to bring these components together into a production-ready stack, without building everything from scratch or sacrificing control. In the chapters ahead, we’ll walk through the key tools and extensions that make PostgreSQL work for enterprise workloads, and show you how Percona delivers them in a secure, scalable, and fully open source environment.