Use valid PostgreSQL DB server names

November 27, 2025 ยท View on GitHub

SYNOPSIS

Azure PostgreSQL DB server names should meet naming requirements.

DESCRIPTION

When naming Azure resources, resource names must meet service requirements. The requirements for PostgreSQL DB server names are:

  • Between 3 and 63 characters long.
  • Lowercase letters, numbers, and hyphens.
  • Can't start or end with a hyphen.
  • PostgreSQL DB server names must be globally unique.

RECOMMENDATION

Consider using names that meet Azure PostgreSQL DB server naming requirements. Additionally consider naming resources with a standard naming convention.

NOTES

This rule does not check if Azure PostgreSQL DB server names are unique.