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August 2025 Recap: Azure Database for PostgreSQL
Here’s what’s 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 – 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 ARM’s CanNotDelete lock — an easy best-practice that helps prevent accidental deletions while keeping regular operations seamless. 🌐 Prevent Accidental Deletion of an Instance in Azure PostgresJuly 2025 Recap: Azure Database for PostgreSQL
Azure PostgreSQL – July 2025 Recap is live! This month’s update brings a strong mix of performance, security, and developer experience improvements — plus new region rollouts and deeper analytics integrations. What’s 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 – July 2025 Recap is live!June 2025 updates for Azure Database for PostgreSQL
Big news this month — 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 month’s 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
We’re excited to share that PostgreSQL 17 is now Generally Available on Azure Database for PostgreSQL – 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 11–16 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. 📖 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, " 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗽: 𝗔𝘇𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗦𝗤𝗟 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗿 ". This month is jam-packed with feature updates designed to amplify your experience! 1. 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝘃𝗮𝗰𝘂𝘂𝗺 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 - Elevate your database health with improved tools and metrics. 2. 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗡𝗦 𝗭𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 - Simplify your server setup process for multiple networking models. 3. 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 - Now view hidden parameters for better performance optimization. 4. 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 – 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. 👥 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 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗱𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 across all public Azure regions for secure, flexible connectivity. 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 to enhance your PostgreSQL performance and security. 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 (16.1, 15.5, 14.10, 13.13, 12.17, 11.22) now supported for automatic upgrades. Enhanced 𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗨𝗽𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗴𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 for smoother upgrades. 𝗽𝗴𝘃𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝟬.𝟲.𝟬 introduced for better vector similarity searches. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹-𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 now available with Azure_AI extension. Easier 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 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 𝗠𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘆: Seamlessly transfer PostgreSQL instances with Migration Service (GA). 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Automatically updated to include Postgres versions 16.2, 15.6, 14.11, 13.14, and 12.18. 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝟭𝟲 𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗨𝗽𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲: Test drive the newest features of PostgreSQL 16 with minimal disruption. 𝗔𝗜 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹-𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: Integrate machine learning predictions directly within your database with Azure_AI. 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰: 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 - 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: updates to read replicas ensure seamless disaster recovery with minimal downtime. - 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗣𝗴𝗕𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝟭.𝟮𝟮.𝟭: Experience enhanced connection pooling for better performance and stability. - 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Move from Single Server to Flexible Server without stopping your work. - 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: keep your database extensions up to date with ease. - 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: 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 𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗨𝗽𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 - Seamlessly upgrade to PostgreSQL 16 with minimal downtime (Now GA). 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 - Keep your server updated with the latest PostgreSQL minor versions effortlessly. 𝗣𝗴𝘃𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 - Discover new capabilities in Pgvector v0.7.0, enhancing your database's performance (Now GA). 𝗠𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 - Enhanced tools and updates streamline your migration processes. 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀 - Newly updated guides to efficiently resolve database issues. 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 - Introducing support for China North 2 and China East 2 regions. 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘂𝗽 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 - Long-term backup support now available for CMK-enabled servers (Preview). 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗘 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 - 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 – 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀! 🆕 We're thrilled to introduce new enhancements to Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server 🔁 𝗠𝗶𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁 𝗙𝗮𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗰 (𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄) – sync your data to OneLake in near real time. 🤖 𝗔𝗜 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 – build intelligent, workflow-driven apps using AI Agent Service. 🛡️ 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗠𝗞 – simplify key management with auto-rotation. 🌍 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻: New Zealand North 💻 𝗝𝗮𝘃𝗮 𝗦𝗗𝗞 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 – bootstrap your app with new Java SDK guidance 🔌 𝗔𝗗𝗙 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 – securely move data with TLS 1.3, Entra ID auth & more 🚀 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝟭𝟳.𝟰, 𝟭𝟲.𝟴, 𝟭𝟱.𝟭𝟮, 𝟭𝟰.𝟭𝟳, 𝟭𝟯.𝟮𝟬 – packed with stability and performance. ⚙️ 𝗠𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 + 𝗖𝗟𝗜 & 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 – more extension support, better UI, and smarter scripting options Read the full recap here: https://lnkd.in/g_yqudRW We’d love to hear your thoughts—feel free to share feedback or questions in the comments! #Mirosoft #Azure #PostgreSQL #MicrosoftFabric #AI #Java #OpenSource #AzureUpdatesSeptember 2024 Recap: Azure Postgres Flexible Server
September 2024 Recap: Azure Postgres Flexible Server This month we've introduced: DiskANN Vector Index - Preview Postgres 17 - Preview Fabric Mirroring - Private Preview Migration Service – Now supports Amazon Aurora, Google Cloud SQL, Burstable SKU, Custom FQDN Auto Migrations – Single to Flexible server Python SDK Update Automation Tasks – Generally Available Dive into the details and discover how these updates can improve your database management and security. Link - https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/azure-database-for-postgresql/september-2024-recap-azure-postgres-flexible-server/ba-p/4270479 We’d love to hear your thoughts—feel free to share feedback or questions in the comments!Aug 2024 Recap: Azure PostgreSQL Flexible Server
Aug 2024 Recap: Azure PostgreSQL Flexible Server This month we've introduced: Reserved pricing for Intel & AMD V5 SKUs Support for the latest Postgres minor versions New extensions like "postgres_protobuf" and "postgresql_anonymizer" Updates to Ansible modules and DNS record management Enhanced migration services including support for TimescaleDB New capabilities for Burstable SKU migrations And more! Dive into the details and discover how these updates can improve your database management and security. Read the full blog post - https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/azure-database-for-postgresql/aug-2024-recap-azure-postgresql-flexible-server/ba-p/4238812#postgres-minor-versions We’d love to hear your thoughts—feel free to share feedback or questions in the comments!PostgreSQL 17 Preview on Azure Postgres Flexible Server
We recently announced the 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗦𝗤𝗟 𝟭𝟳 on Azure Database for PostgreSQL - 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗿! This release brings exciting new features like improved query performance, dynamic logical replication, enhanced JSON functions, and more—all backed by Azure’s reliable managed services. Try out the preview now and share your feedback! For details, read the complete blog post👉 https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/azure-database-for-postgresql/postgresql-17-preview-on-azure-postgres-flexible-server/bc-p/4263877#M474 We’d love to hear your thoughts—feel free to share feedback or questions in the comments! #PostgreSQL #AzurePostgres #PGConfNYC #Database #OpenSourceJuly 2024 Recap: Azure PostgreSQL Flexible Server
July 2024 Feature Recap for Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘆 - Securely integrate your PostgreSQL Flexible Server with other Azure services. 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁-𝗶𝗻-𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 (𝗣𝗜𝗧𝗥) - Recovery Point Objective reduced from 15 minutes to just 5 minutes for enhanced data protection. 𝗡𝗲𝘄 '𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝘇𝗲' 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 - Gain detailed insights into database storage usage to optimize performance. 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝘅 𝗧𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 - Automatic performance improvements with new index recommendations. 𝗖𝗟𝗜 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 - Community-driven updates to the Azure CLI for PostgreSQL enhance usability. 𝗨𝗽𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝘇𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 - Simplified error handling and improved guides based on user feedback. 𝗣𝗚𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳.𝗱𝗲𝘃 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 – Azure Postgres team shared valuable PostgreSQL insights and engaged with the community in Vancouver. Explore all the new features in detail on our blog. We’d love to hear your thoughts—feel free to share feedback or questions in the comments! #AzurePostgreSQL #DatabaseManagement #TechUpdates #PostgreSQL
