January 2026 Recap: Azure Database for PostgreSQL
We just dropped the 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗽 for Azure Database for PostgreSQL and this one’s all about developer velocity, resiliency, and production-ready upgrades. January 2026 Recap: Azure Database for PostgreSQL • PostgreSQL 18 support via Terraform (create + upgrade) • Premium SSD v2 (Preview) with HA, replicas, Geo-DR & MVU • Latest PostgreSQL minor version releases • Ansible module GA with latest REST API features • Zone-redundant HA now configurable via Azure CLI • SDKs GA (Go, Java, JS, .NET, Python) on stable APIs Read the full January 2026 recap here and see what’s new (and what’s coming) - January 2026 Recap: Azure Database for PostgreSQLSeptember 2025 Recap: What’s 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. 💡 Here’s a quick peek at what’s inside: PostgreSQL 18 (Preview) – early access to the latest community release on Azure Near Zero Downtime Scaling (GA) – compute scaling in under 30 seconds for HA servers Azure Confidential Computing (GA) – hardware-backed data-in-use protection PostgreSQL Discovery & Assessment in Azure Migrate (Preview) – plan your migration smarter LlamaIndex Integration – build AI apps and vector search using Azure Postgres VS Code Extension Enhancements – new Server Dashboard + Copilot Chat integration Catch all the highlights and hands-on guides in the full recap 👉 #PostgreSQL #AzureDatabase #AzurePostgres #CloudDatabases #AI #OpenSource #MicrosoftPostgreSQL 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!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 #AzureUpdates
PostgreSQL - Flexible Compute - VNet DNS Update
Hello, I have a customer planning to update the VNet DNS from custom to Default. The client is running a PostgreSQL - Flexible server with VNet integration. Does the DNS change impact PostgreSQL - Flexible compute? What is the best way to update the PostgreSQL - Flexible compute without having to restart? Thanks, TerruSeptember 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!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 #OpenSource
