# PgAdmin (/docs/foundation/components/pgadmin)



## Component Category [#component-category]

Data and storage / database administration

## Component Description [#component-description]

PgAdmin is a graphical administration and management tool for PostgreSQL environments.

## Why It Is Used [#why-it-is-used]

In BullSequana AI Foundation, PgAdmin provides operators with a practical interface for inspecting, managing, and troubleshooting PostgreSQL instances used by the platform.

## Learn More [#learn-more]

* [pgAdmin documentation](https://www.pgadmin.org/docs/pgadmin4/latest/)
* [pgadmin-org/pgadmin4 on GitHub](https://github.com/pgadmin-org/pgadmin4)

## Deployment notes [#deployment-notes]

PgAdmin deploys into the `pgadmin4` namespace at sync wave 8 in the common tier. It uses a 1Gi persistent volume for application data and authenticates through Keycloak OIDC. The platform CA trust bundle is mounted for TLS verification.

## Interacts With [#interacts-with]

* `PostgreSQL`, as the primary database administration target.
* `Keycloak`, for OAuth2-based login configured in the platform.
* `Gateway API` and `External DNS`, to expose PgAdmin securely through the platform ingress layer.