Why we built Azure HorizonDB for PostgreSQL | POSETTE: An Event for Postgres 2026

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This video explains Microsoft's architectural decisions in building Azure HorizonDB, a managed PostgreSQL service with shared storage. It covers how HorizonDB addresses common challenges like unpredictable latency, read scaling, and failovers for production PostgreSQL workloads. The talk is designed for developers and architects evaluating managed PostgreSQL options on Azure or interested in cloud database architecture patterns.