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January 2026 Recap: Azure Database for PostgreSQL
We just dropped the ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฝ for Azure Database for PostgreSQL and this oneโs all about developer velocity, resiliency, and production-ready upgrades. January 2026 Recap: Azure Database for PostgreSQL โข PostgreSQL 18 support via Terraform (create + upgrade) โข Premium SSD v2 (Preview) with HA, replicas, Geo-DR & MVU โข Latest PostgreSQL minor version releases โข Ansible module GA with latest REST API features โข Zone-redundant HA now configurable via Azure CLI โข SDKs GA (Go, Java, JS, .NET, Python) on stable APIs Read the full January 2026 recap here and see whatโs new (and whatโs coming) - January 2026 Recap: Azure Database for PostgreSQLPostgreSQL 18 is now GA onย Azure Database for PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL 18 is now GA on Azure Database for PostgreSQL Excited to announce that Flexible Server now offers full general availability of #PostgreSQL18 - the fastest GA weโve ever shipped after community release. This means: ๐ธ๐ฐ๐ณ๐ญ๐ฅ๐ธ๐ช๐ฅ๐ฆ ๐ณ๐ฆ๐จ๐ช๐ฐ๐ฏ ๐ด๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ณ๐ต, ๐ช๐ฏ-๐ฑ๐ญ๐ข๐ค๐ฆ ๐ฎ๐ข๐ซ๐ฐ๐ณ-๐ท๐ฆ๐ณ๐ด๐ช๐ฐ๐ฏ ๐ถ๐ฑ๐จ๐ณ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ด (๐๐11-๐๐17 โ ๐๐18), ๐๐ช๐ค๐ณ๐ฐ๐ด๐ฐ๐ง๐ต ๐๐ฏ๐ต๐ณ๐ข ๐๐ ๐ข๐ถ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ต๐ช๐ค๐ข๐ต๐ช๐ฐ๐ฏ, and ๐๐ถ๐ฆ๐ณ๐บ ๐๐ต๐ฐ๐ณ๐ฆ ๐ธ๐ช๐ต๐ฉ ๐๐ฏ๐ฅ๐ฆ๐น ๐๐ถ๐ฏ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ. Check out the full blog for a deep dive ๐https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/adforpostgresql/postgresql-18-now-ga-on-azure-postgres-flexible-server/4469802 #Microsoft #Azure #Cloud #Database #Postgres #PG18September 2025 Recap: Whatโs New with Azure Database for PostgreSQL
September 2025 Recap for Azure Database for PostgreSQL September was a big month for Azure Postgres! From the public preview of PostgreSQL 18 (launched same day as the community!) to the GA of Azure Confidential Computing and Near Zero Downtime scaling for HA, this update is packed with new capabilities that make PostgreSQL on Azure more secure, performant, and developer-friendly. ๐ก Hereโs a quick peek at whatโs inside: PostgreSQL 18 (Preview) โ early access to the latest community release on Azure Near Zero Downtime Scaling (GA) โ compute scaling in under 30 seconds for HA servers Azure Confidential Computing (GA) โ hardware-backed data-in-use protection PostgreSQL Discovery & Assessment in Azure Migrate (Preview) โ plan your migration smarter LlamaIndex Integration โ build AI apps and vector search using Azure Postgres VS Code Extension Enhancements โ new Server Dashboard + Copilot Chat integration Catch all the highlights and hands-on guides in the full recap ๐ #PostgreSQL #AzureDatabase #AzurePostgres #CloudDatabases #AI #OpenSource #MicrosoftPostgreSQL 18 Preview on Azure Database for PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL 18 Preview on Azure Postgres Flexible Server Weโre excited to bring the latest Postgres innovations directly into Azure. With PG18 Preview, you can already test: ๐น Asynchronous I/O (AIO) โ faster queries & lower latency ๐น Vacuuming enhancements โ less bloat, fewer replication conflicts ๐น UUIDv7 support โ better indexing & sort locality ๐น B-Tree skip scan โ more efficient use of multi-column indexes ๐น Improved logical replication & DDL โ easier schema evolution across replicas And thatโs just the start โ PG18 includes hundreds of community contributions, with 496 from Microsoft engineers alone ๐ช ๐ Try it out today on Azure Postgres Flexible Server (initially in East Asia), share your feedback, and help shape GA.August 2025 Recap: Azure Database for PostgreSQL
Hereโs whatโs new this month to help you build smarter and scale securely: Advisor performance tuning (GA): New insights on index scans, logging, stats, and connections Entra ID group login (Preview): Let users sign in with their own credentials (no need for login using group-ID). New region โ Austria East: Lower latency + data residency options for Central Europe LangChain & LangGraph support: Use Azure PostgreSQL as a vector store for AI agents Active-active replication guide: Step-by-step walkthrough using pglogical Full details in monthly recap: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/adforpostgresql/august-2025-recap-azure-database-for-postgresql/4450527Prevent Accidental Deletion of an Instance in Azure Postgres
Did you know that accidental deletion of database servers is a leading source of support tickets? Read this blog post to learn how you can safeguard your Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server instances using ARMโs CanNotDelete lock โ an easy best-practice that helps prevent accidental deletions while keeping regular operations seamless. ๐ Prevent Accidental Deletion of an Instance in Azure PostgresJuly 2025 Recap: Azure Database for PostgreSQL
Azure PostgreSQL โ July 2025 Recap is live! This monthโs update brings a strong mix of performance, security, and developer experience improvements โ plus new region rollouts and deeper analytics integrations. Whatโs new: Cascading Read Replica (Preview) for multi-level replication Fabric Mirroring with VNET + Private Endpoint (Preview) Power BI Entra ID authentication (GA) Upsert + Script activity in ADF/Synapse (GA) Now available in Malaysia West & Chile Central PostgreSQL minor version updates: 17.5, 16.9, 15.13, 14.18, 13.21 Agentic Web + NLWeb support for PostgreSQL VS Code extension enhancements Improved maintenance for stopped instances Read the complete blog post - Azure PostgreSQL โ July 2025 Recap is live!June 2025 updates for Azure Database for PostgreSQL
Big news this month โ PostgreSQL 17 is now GA with in-place upgrades, and our Migration Service fully supports PG17, making adoption smoother than ever. Also in this release: Online Migration is now generally available SSD v2 HA (Preview) with 10s failovers and better resilience Azure PostgreSQL now available in Indonesia Central VS Code extension enhancements for smoother dev experience Enhanced role management for improved admin control Ansible collection updated for latest REST API Check all these updates in this monthโs recap blog: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/adforpostgresql/june-2025-recap-azure-database-for-postgresql/4412095 Check it out and tell us which feature you're most excited about!PostgreSQL 17 General Availability with In-Place Upgrade Support
Weโre excited to share that PostgreSQL 17 is now Generally Available on Azure Database for PostgreSQL โ Flexible Server! This release brings community-driven enhancements including improved vacuum performance, smarter query planning, enhanced JSON functions, and dynamic logical replication. It also includes support for in-place major version upgrades, allowing customers to upgrade directly from PostgreSQL 11โ16 to 17 without needing to migrate data or change connection strings. PostgreSQL 17 is now the default version for new server creations and major version upgrades. ๐ Read the full blog post: http://aka.ms/PG17 Let us know if you have feedback or questions!June 2023 Update: Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server Unveils New Features
The Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server's June 2023 update is live! Now enjoy: Easier major version upgrades with reduced downtime. Server recovery feature for dropped servers. A more user-friendly Connect experience. Improved server performance with new IO enhancements. Auto-growing storage and online disk resize, now in public preview. We also support minor versions PostgreSQL 15.2 (preview), 14.7, 13.10, 12.14, 11.19. Big thanks to our dedicated team! Check out our blog for more details: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/azure-database-for-postgresql/june-2023-recap-azure-database-postgresql-flexible-server/ba-p/3868650July 2023 Recap: Azure Database PostgreSQL Flexible Server
July 2023 Recap: Azure Database PostgreSQL Flexible Server Support for PostgreSQL 15 is now available (general availability). Automation Tasks have been introduced for Streamlined Management (preview phase). Flexible Server Migration Tooling has been enhanced (general availability). Hardware Options have been expanded with the addition of AMD Compute SKUs (general availability). These updates represent substantial improvements in performance, scalability, and efficiency. Whether you are a developer, a Database Administrator (DBA), or an individual passionate about PostgreSQL, we trust that these enhancements will contribute positively to your experience with our platform. Should you find these updates valuable, we encourage you to engage with us through appropriate channels of communication. Thank you for your continued support and interest in Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server.Autoscaling with Azure: A Comprehensive Guide to PostgreSQL Optimization Using Azure Automation Task
Autoscaling Azure PostgreSQL Server with Automation Tasks Read our latest article detailing the power of Autoscaling the Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server using Azure Automation Tasks. This new feature can revolutionize how we manage resources, streamlining operations, and minimizing human error.August 2023 Recap: Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server
Absolutely thrilled to unveil our latest blog post, " ๐๐๐ด๐๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฏ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฝ: ๐๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐๐๐ด๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฆ๐ค๐ ๐๐น๐ฒ๐ ๐ถ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ". This month is jam-packed with feature updates designed to amplify your experience! 1. ๐๐๐๐ผ๐๐ฎ๐ฐ๐๐๐บ ๐ ๐ผ๐ป๐ถ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด - Elevate your database health with improved tools and metrics. 2. ๐๐น๐ฒ๐ ๐ถ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ ๐๐ก๐ฆ ๐ญ๐ผ๐ป๐ฒ ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ธ๐ถ๐ป๐ด - Simplify your server setup process for multiple networking models. 3. ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐บ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฉ๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ฏ๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐๐ ๐ฒ๐ป๐ต๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ - Now view hidden parameters for better performance optimization. 4. ๐ฆ๐ถ๐ป๐ด๐น๐ฒ ๐๐ผ ๐๐น๐ฒ๐ ๐ถ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ ๐ถ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ง๐ผ๐ผ๐น๐ถ๐ป๐ด โ Simplified migration experience with automated extension allow listing. Don't miss out! Read the full scoop here: August 2023 Recap: Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible ServerNovember 2023 Recap: Azure PostgreSQL Flexible Server
Excited to share our November 2023 updates for Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server Server Logs management has been streamlined for better monitoring and troubleshooting, along with customizable retention periods. Embracing the latest in security, we now support TLS Version 1.3, ensuring the most secure and efficient client-server communications. Migrations are smoother with our new Pre-Migration Validation feature, making your transition to Flexible Server seamless. Microsoft Defender integration, providing proactive anomaly detection and real-time alerts to safeguard your databases. Additionally, we've upgraded user and role migration capabilities for a more accurate and hassle-free experience. ๐ฅ Link - https://lnkd.in/gMMGaiAK Stay tuned for more updates, and feel free to share your experiences with these new features!February 2024 Recap: Azure PostgreSQL Flexible Server
Azure database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server - Feb '24 Feature Recap: General Availability of ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ป๐ฑ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ across all public Azure regions for secure, flexible connectivity. ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ to enhance your PostgreSQL performance and security. ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐๐๐ด๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ ๐บ๐ถ๐ป๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ (16.1, 15.5, 14.10, 13.13, 12.17, 11.22) now supported for automatic upgrades. Enhanced ๐ ๐ฎ๐ท๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฉ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐จ๐ฝ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ด๐ด๐ถ๐ป๐ด for smoother upgrades. ๐ฝ๐ด๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฌ.๐ฒ.๐ฌ introduced for better vector similarity searches. ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น-๐๐ถ๐บ๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ป๐๐น๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป now available with Azure_AI extension. Easier ๐ข๐ป๐น๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ ๐ ๐ถ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป from Single Server to Flexible Server in public preview. We recommend reading our latest blog post to explore these updates in detail - https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/azure-database-for-postgresql/february-2024-recap-azure-postgresql-flexible-server/ba-p/4089037March 2024 Recap: Azure PostgreSQL Flexible Server
Azure Database for PostgreSQL - Flexible Server March'24 Feature Recap ๐ ๐ถ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐๐: Seamlessly transfer PostgreSQL instances with Migration Service (GA). ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐๐๐ด๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ ๐ ๐ถ๐ป๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฉ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐: Automatically updated to include Postgres versions 16.2, 15.6, 14.11, 13.14, and 12.18. ๐ฃ๐ผ๐๐๐ด๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ ๐ญ๐ฒ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ท๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฉ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐จ๐ฝ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ: Test drive the newest features of PostgreSQL 16 with minimal disruption. ๐๐ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น-๐ง๐ถ๐บ๐ฒ: Integrate machine learning predictions directly within your database with Azure_AI. ๐ก๐ฒ๐ ๐ ๐ผ๐ป๐ถ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ ๐ฒ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฐ: Monitor 'Database Size' for precise capacity planning and performance optimization. Team Microsoft delivered impactful sessions and engaged with the community in Bengaluru @ PGConf India. Check out our blog for a full rundown of March's updates and how they can empower your projects - https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/azure-database-for-postgresql/march-2024-recap-azure-postgresql-flexible-server/ba-p/4107275April 2024 Recap: Azure PostgreSQL Flexible Server
April 2024 Recap: Azure PostgreSQL Flexible Server - ๐๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐๐บ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐: updates to read replicas ensure seamless disaster recovery with minimal downtime. - ๐ก๐ฒ๐ ๐ฃ๐ด๐๐ผ๐๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ญ.๐ฎ๐ฎ.๐ญ: Experience enhanced connection pooling for better performance and stability. - ๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ข๐ป๐น๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ ๐ ๐ถ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป: Move from Single Server to Flexible Server without stopping your work. - ๐๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐จ๐ฝ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐: keep your database extensions up to date with ease. - ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฉ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐: From TimescaleDB to PostGIS, leverage the latest functionalities to enhance your data management. Check out our new April 2024 Recap blog post for all the details and see how these changes can help you.June 2024 Recap: Azure PostgreSQL Flexible Server
June 2024 Feature Recap for Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server ๐ ๐ฎ๐ท๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฉ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐จ๐ฝ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐ถ๐บ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ - Seamlessly upgrade to PostgreSQL 16 with minimal downtime (Now GA). ๐ก๐ฒ๐ ๐ ๐ถ๐ป๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฉ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐จ๐ฝ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ - Keep your server updated with the latest PostgreSQL minor versions effortlessly. ๐ฃ๐ด๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป - Discover new capabilities in Pgvector v0.7.0, enhancing your database's performance (Now GA). ๐ ๐ถ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐๐บ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ - Enhanced tools and updates streamline your migration processes. ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ฎ๐บ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ง๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ๐๐ต๐ผ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ - Newly updated guides to efficiently resolve database issues. ๐๐ ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐ฆ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ - Introducing support for China North 2 and China East 2 regions. ๐๐ป๐ต๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ธ๐๐ฝ ๐ข๐ฝ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ - Long-term backup support now available for CMK-enabled servers (Preview). ๐๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐น๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐๐ ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ ๐ฃ๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ง๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฐ - Dive into the insights shared at Azure PostgreSQL sessions! Big shout out to our engineering and product teams for their fantastic work on these features! Dive deeper into the details on our blog post here.March 2025 Recap: Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server
Azure PostgreSQL Community โ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ต ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฑ ๐จ๐ฝ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐! ๐ We're thrilled to introduce new enhancements to Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server ๐ ๐ ๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ผ ๐ ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ผ๐ณ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฐ (๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ฒ๐) โ sync your data to OneLake in near real time. ๐ค ๐๐ ๐๐ด๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป โ build intelligent, workflow-driven apps using AI Agent Service. ๐ก๏ธ ๐ฉ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป-๐น๐ฒ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ โ simplify key management with auto-rotation. ๐ ๐ก๐ฒ๐ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐ผ๐ป: New Zealand North ๐ป ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฎ ๐ฆ๐๐ ๐ค๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ธ๐ฆ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ โ bootstrap your app with new Java SDK guidance ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ป๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ผ๐ฟ โ securely move data with TLS 1.3, Entra ID auth & more ๐ ๐ก๐ผ๐ ๐๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐บ๐ถ๐ป๐ผ๐ฟ๐ ๐ญ๐ณ.๐ฐ, ๐ญ๐ฒ.๐ด, ๐ญ๐ฑ.๐ญ๐ฎ, ๐ญ๐ฐ.๐ญ๐ณ, ๐ญ๐ฏ.๐ฎ๐ฌ โ packed with stability and performance. โ๏ธ ๐ ๐ถ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป + ๐๐๐ & ๐ฃ๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐ฎ๐น ๐๐บ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ โ more extension support, better UI, and smarter scripting options Read the full recap here: https://lnkd.in/g_yqudRW Weโd love to hear your thoughtsโfeel free to share feedback or questions in the comments! #Mirosoft #Azure #PostgreSQL #MicrosoftFabric #AI #Java #OpenSource #AzureUpdates
