Azure PostgreSQL Lesson Learned#1:Fix Cannot Execute in a Read-Only Transaction After HA Failover
We encountered a support case involving Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server where the database returned a read-only error after a High Availability (HA) failover. This blog explains the root cause, resolution steps, and best practices to prevent similar issues. The issue occurred when the application attempted write operations immediately after an HA failover. The failover caused the primary role to switch, but the client continued connecting to the old primary (now standby), which is in read-only mode.
