PostgreSQL 18 is now GA on 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 we’ve ever shipped after community release. This means: 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥𝘸𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵, 𝘪𝘯-𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘫𝘰𝘳-𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘶𝘱𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘴 (𝘗𝘎11-𝘗𝘎17 → 𝘗𝘎18), 𝘔𝘪𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘰𝘧𝘵 𝘌𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘢 𝘐𝘋 𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, and 𝘘𝘶𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘹 𝘛𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨. Check out the full blog for a deep dive 👉https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/adforpostgresql/postgresql-18-now-ga-on-azure-postgres-flexible-server/4469802 #Microsoft #Azure #Cloud #Database #Postgres #PG18Prevent 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 PostgresPostgreSQL 18 Preview on Azure Database for PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL 18 Preview on Azure Postgres Flexible Server We’re excited to bring the latest Postgres innovations directly into Azure. With PG18 Preview, you can already test: 🔹 Asynchronous I/O (AIO) → faster queries & lower latency 🔹 Vacuuming enhancements → less bloat, fewer replication conflicts 🔹 UUIDv7 support → better indexing & sort locality 🔹 B-Tree skip scan → more efficient use of multi-column indexes 🔹 Improved logical replication & DDL → easier schema evolution across replicas And that’s just the start — PG18 includes hundreds of community contributions, with 496 from Microsoft engineers alone 💪 👉 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
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 Server
