EDB Postgres® AI - Support for Greenplum® Workloads
Escape vendor lock-in and stalled innovation with seamless modernization from Greenplum to open source WarehousePG.
Navigating the challenges of Greenplum going closed source
Greenplum Database becoming closed source has left many customers in a difficult position: Risk security vulnerabilities and stalled innovation with aging open source versions, or face unpredictable costs and inconsistent support in a vendor-locked ecosystem. Migration isn’t an option for most businesses due to operational overhead and workload risk—and they don’t want to abandon existing investment in infrastructure and skills. They need an enterprise-grade, Greenplum-compatible open source alternative.
Improve operational efficiency and accelerate innovation for Greenplum workloads
EDB Postgres AI - Support for Greenplum Workloads provides seamless modernization from Greenplum to secure, open source WarehousePG with enterprise-grade support.
Seamless modernization
Modernize while preserving existing Greenplum investment. WarehousePG is compatible with Greenplum 6.x and 7.x, making the switch simple.
Business continuity
Minimize disruptions and protect against security threats with proactive patching, secure software delivery, and 24x7 break/fix support from EDB.
Open source flexibility
Reclaim long-term adaptability and avoid vendor lock-in with open source WarehousePG—backed by the leader in enterprise Postgres.
Accelerated time to market
Quickly develop advanced use cases with analytics capabilities and Postgres extension compatibility unavailable on legacy Greenplum.
Visualize your modernization path with EDB Postgres AI - Support for Greenplum Workloads
Key features of WarehousePG
EDB Postgres AI - Support for Greenplum Workloads helps enterprises modernize from Greenplum to WarehousePG, an Apache-licensed project forked from the last open source version of Greenplum. Customers get the same core capabilities they’re used to, along with enhanced functionality and integrations:
Massively parallel processing (MPP) architecture
Enables high-performance, petabyte-scale data processing through distributed query execution. The coordinator optimizes queries and manages parallel distribution across multiple segments, each with dedicated computing resources.
Robust Greenplum and Postgres compatibility
Binary-compatible with versions 6.x and 7.x of Greenplum, a Postgres-based project—with row-level security, advanced indexing, and support built in for extensions such as PL/Container and PostGIS.
Advanced analytics and AI integration
WarehousePG supports machine-learning capabilities, vector database functionality, and GPU integration for analytics and AI use cases such as natural language processing and geospatial analysis.
Federated data access
Query external data sources in place without complex ETL pipelines using WarehousePG’s advanced optimizer and query-processing engine. Perform unified analytics across distributed data sets with access to diverse formats, including Hadoop, cloud storage, ORC, AVRO, and Parquet.
Enterprise-grade reliability
Standby configurations provide high availability, and built-in resource management and parallel backup/restore maintain operational efficiency at scale. High-speed interconnection enables continuous data processing across the distributed architecture.
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Introducing EDB Postgres AI - Support for Greenplum Workloads
Seamless modernization to a Greenplum-compatible open source data warehouse
Learn how EDB provides a smooth transition and cost-effective alternative for Greenplum users.
Ready to reclaim your analytics freedom?
Contact us today for a free consultation and discover how you can drive a future-proof, open source analytics strategy with EDB Postgres AI - Support for Greenplum Workloads. Review support entitlements here.
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Resources
EDB Postgres AI - Support for Greenplum Workloads: Support Entitlements
EDB Postgres AI - Support for Greenplum Workloads: WarehousePG Open Source Provenance Documentation
EDB Postgres AI introduces Greenplum-compatible, open source alternative
Data warehouse modernization with EDB Postgres AI and Greenplum compatibility
Disclaimer: Greenplum® is a registered trademark of Broadcom Inc. EDB and EDB Postgres AI are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Broadcom Inc. Any references to Greenplum are for comparative, educational, and interoperability purposes only.
EDB Postgres AI - Support for Greenplum Workloads is a modernization service that helps organizations using Greenplum transition to WarehousePG, an Apache-licensed fork of the latest open source version of Greenplum. It comes with secure software delivery and 24x7 break/fix support, ensuring business continuity and flexibility.
Transitioning to WarehousePG with EDB Postgres AI - Support for Greenplum Workloads allows you to escape the unpredictable price increases and inconsistent support of vendor lock-in. It also enables data warehouse modernization with ongoing open source innovation and enhanced analytics and AI capabilities, while preserving your existing Greenplum investments.
Yes, WarehousePG is binary compatible with Greenplum versions 6.x and 7.x, enabling a seamless transition with minimal disruption. You can continue operations without costly refactoring or extensive upskilling.
EDB provides 24x7 break/fix support, resolution of common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs), proactive patching, and secure software delivery. We also provide migration assistance if needed. Our team of experts—with more than 100 years of combined Greenplum experience—ensures that your critical analytics infrastructure remains stable and secure.
EDB provides proactive patching and secure software delivery, addressing potential vulnerabilities and ensuring compliance. This helps mitigate security risks associated with legacy Greenplum versions.
WarehousePG offers massively parallel processing (MPP) architecture, robust Greenplum and Postgres compatibility, advanced analytics and AI integration, federated data access, and enterprise-grade reliability, providing a powerful and flexible data warehouse solution.
WarehousePG supports machine learning capabilities, vector database functionality, and GPU integration, enabling sophisticated analytics and AI use cases including natural language processing and geospatial analysis. It also provides a path to future lakehouse integration.
You can contact our sales team or reach out to your account executive if you’re already an EDB customer. We will provide a free consultation to discuss your specific needs and develop a tailored modernization plan. To explore WarehousePG, visit the open source GitHub repository.