# PostgreSQL

**PostgreSQL Database as a Service (DBaaS)** on the IONOS Cloud platform is your fully managed solution for deploying and overseeing high-performance PostgreSQL clusters. Leveraging the power of this advanced object-relational database, the platform ensures enterprise-grade reliability while freeing you from the operational burden. Key integrated features include:

* **Native security mechanisms** to protect your data
* **Seamless scaling** to manage high workloads
* **Integrated operational monitoring**

Begin with the [<mark style="color:blue;">PostgreSQL User Guide</mark>](https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/databases/postgresql) to understand the fundamental concepts and configuration options, and later follow step-by-step instructions in the following tutorial to deploy your advanced workflows:

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>Enable External Access to a PostgreSQL Database</strong></mark></td><td>Learn how to configure a Network Load Balancer to allow external access to your PostgreSQL database.</td><td><a href="postgresql/managed-postgres-external-access-nlb">managed-postgres-external-access-nlb</a></td></tr></tbody></table>