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AnalyticDB:[Notice] Serverless mode released for AnalyticDB for PostgreSQL

Last Updated:Mar 28, 2026

AnalyticDB for PostgreSQL in Serverless mode was commercially released on May 18, 2022. It scales elastically within seconds, separates compute and storage, and reduces data storage costs.

Overview

Serverless mode delivers three core capabilities built on cloud-native resource pooling, massive storage capabilities, massively parallel processing (MPP), integrated batch processing and real-time analysis, and Serverless technologies:

  • Elastic scaling within seconds — handles large traffic fluctuations without manual intervention

  • Compute and storage separation — pay for compute and storage independently, reducing overall data storage costs

  • Real-time data sharing across instances — query data across instances without data movement

Compared to elastic storage mode, Serverless mode offers two advantages:

  • Lower storage costs with on-demand resource use. Run cost-effective data analysis without migrating data to other storage media. This suits the finance and Internet industries.

  • High-throughput writes and high-performance batch processing at scale. Elastic scaling absorbs large data volumes and traffic fluctuations automatically.

Release date

May 18, 2022

Applicable scope

Important

On the Alibaba Cloud International Website (www.alibabacloud.com), you can create only pay-as-you-go instances of AnalyticDB for PostgreSQL in Serverless mode.

Not all regions and zones support Serverless mode instances. If Serverless mode is unavailable in your current region or zone, select a different region or zone on the buy page. The buy page reflects the current list of supported regions and zones.

Billing

Fees consist of compute node fees and disk storage fees.

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