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/4450527June 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/4107275
