PostgreSQL 17 In-Place Upgrade – Now in Public Preview
By Varun Dhawan, Principal PM. PostgreSQL 17 is now supported via in-place upgrades on Azure Database for PostgreSQL – Flexible Server. Learn how you can upgrade seamlessly from earlier versions without changing your server or migrating data, and take advantage of the latest PostgreSQL version.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 #OpenSourcePostgreSQL 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 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!
