Unable to add tags to an Azure Database for PostgreSQL flexible server

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Unable to add tags to an Azure Database for PostgreSQL flexible server

Mark Schlesinger 0

We are trying to add tags to an existing Azure Database for PostgreSQL flexible server. We have tried via the Azure Portal and the CLI, but it will not work. The command I run is:

az postgres flexible-server update -n <servername> -g <resourcegroup> --tags Environment=STAGE

The error I get is:

() Server <servername> is busy with other operations. Please try later Code: Message: Server <servername> is busy with other operations. Please try later

We have tried multiple times and don't understand why it's not working.

Mahesh Kurva 5,025 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-03-25T18:36:00.23+00:00
Hi Mark Schlesinger,

Greetings!

As I understand it, the error message indicates that the server is currently busy with other operations, which is preventing the tag update from being processed.

Here are a few steps you can try to resolve this issue:

Ensure that there are no ongoing operations on the server, such as backups, scaling, or maintenance tasks.

Sometimes, the server might be temporarily busy. Wait for a few minutes and try running the command again.

Review the Activity Logs in the Azure Portal to see if any operations are being logged that could provide more context on the issue.

Ensure that the server is in a healthy state and not undergoing any issues. You can check the server status in the Azure Portal.

I hope this information helps. Please do let us know if you have any further queries.
Mahesh Kurva 5,025 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-03-26T18:43:02.1066667+00:00

Hi Mark Schlesinger,

We haven’t heard from you on the last response and was just checking back to see if you have a resolution yet. In case if you have any resolution, please do share that same with the community as it can be helpful to others. Otherwise, will respond with more details and we will try to help.
Mahesh Kurva 5,025 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-03-27T16:36:07.75+00:00

Hi Mark Schlesinger,

We haven’t heard from you on the last response and was just checking back to see if you have a resolution yet. In case if you have any resolution, please do share that same with the community as it can be helpful to others. Otherwise, will respond with more details and we will try to help.
Mahesh Kurva 5,025 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-03-31T00:47:04.61+00:00

Hi Mark Schlesinger,

Just checking in to see if the below answer provided by @RahulRandive helped.

If this answers your query, do click Accept Answer and Yes for was this answer helpful. And, if you have any further query do let us know.

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Mahesh Kurva 5,025 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-03-25T18:36:00.23+00:00

Hi Mark Schlesinger,

Greetings!

As I understand it, the error message indicates that the server is currently busy with other operations, which is preventing the tag update from being processed.

Here are a few steps you can try to resolve this issue:

Ensure that there are no ongoing operations on the server, such as backups, scaling, or maintenance tasks.

Sometimes, the server might be temporarily busy. Wait for a few minutes and try running the command again.

Review the Activity Logs in the Azure Portal to see if any operations are being logged that could provide more context on the issue.

Ensure that the server is in a healthy state and not undergoing any issues. You can check the server status in the Azure Portal.

I hope this information helps. Please do let us know if you have any further queries.
Mahesh Kurva 5,025 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-03-26T18:43:02.1066667+00:00

Hi Mark Schlesinger,

We haven’t heard from you on the last response and was just checking back to see if you have a resolution yet. In case if you have any resolution, please do share that same with the community as it can be helpful to others. Otherwise, will respond with more details and we will try to help.
Mahesh Kurva 5,025 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-03-27T16:36:07.75+00:00

Hi Mark Schlesinger,

We haven’t heard from you on the last response and was just checking back to see if you have a resolution yet. In case if you have any resolution, please do share that same with the community as it can be helpful to others. Otherwise, will respond with more details and we will try to help.
Mahesh Kurva 5,025 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-03-31T00:47:04.61+00:00

Hi Mark Schlesinger,

Just checking in to see if the below answer provided by @RahulRandive helped.

If this answers your query, do click Accept Answer and Yes for was this answer helpful. And, if you have any further query do let us know.

Answer 1

Hi

It sounds like you're encountering a common issue with Azure Database for PostgreSQL flexible servers. The error message indicates that the server is currently busy with other operations, which can prevent the update command from executing successfully

Busy Server Operations: This issue can occur if the server is engaged in other operations, such as maintenance or other DDL operation.

Check Server Status: Verify if there are any ongoing operations or maintenance tasks that might be causing the server to be busy.

Thank You!

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