Use valid PostgreSQL DB server names#
Operational Excellence · Azure Database for PostgreSQL · Rule · 2020_12 · Awareness
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.