Help Center/ TaurusDB_TaurusDB for PostgreSQL/ Service Overview/ What Is TaurusDB for PostgreSQL?
Updated on 2025-11-14 GMT+08:00

What Is TaurusDB for PostgreSQL?

TaurusDB for PostgreSQL is a cloud-native database developed by Huawei. It is fully compatible with open-source PostgreSQL. Leveraging Huawei Cloud's latest high-performance compute and storage infrastructure and Babelfish's compatibility with Microsoft SQL Server, TaurusDB for PostgreSQL provides a high-performance, highly elastic, secure, and reliable database service.

This product is in the open beta test (OBT) phase. To use it, submit a service ticket.

Why TaurusDB for PostgreSQL?

  • Open-source ecosystem

    TaurusDB for PostgreSQL is fully compatible with open-source PostgreSQL and provides various extensions. You can migrate native PostgreSQL applications to TaurusDB for PostgreSQL with no refactorings.

  • Heterogeneous compatibility

    With Babelfish, TaurusDB for PostgreSQL supports T-SQL statements and the Tabular Data Stream (TDS) protocol. You can migrate Microsoft SQL Server applications to TaurusDB for PostgreSQL. Only minimal code changes are needed. There is no need to change the drivers.

Using TaurusDB for PostgreSQL

You can create and manage DB instances on the management console.

To help you use TaurusDB for PostgreSQL, see Basic Concepts.