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.
Copilot for Teams features for Channel Meetings as opposed to Regular Meetings
For several years, I've scheduled our small departmental meetings as channel meetings rather than one-to-many meetings. I think there is a benefit to doing this. We are now using our M365 Copilot trial licenses (1 Week) and I'm starting to activate Copilot during meetings. This starts the transcription service and allows you to request a recap. Because I also have a Teams Premium license - the meeting has a recap section - but that only works if you use the Teams Premium feature of recording the meeting - which starts transcription and offers a recap. With Copilot - it seems you have to formally request a recap of the meeting. If you leave the meeting first - you can go back into the chat section of the meeting and request a meeting recap after the fact. But with a channel meeting, there is no separate chat section of that specific meeting. The chat is in the channel and that's by design. If you start copilot during a channel meeting - it appears that you MUST request the recap of the meeting while you are still in the meeting - because after you leave the meeting you lose the copilot session for that meeting and you can no longer ask for a recap - because the meeting is over. You can, however, download the transcript after the fact. However, you are then stuck with a transcript but no summary. The best I could do was to re-download the transcription as a docx file and then open it in word and then ask Copilot in Word to "summarize this file." Very awkward. Bottom line - it's very unlikely that one can remember to ask for a recap of the meeting while you are still in the meeting. And since you can go back and get a recap in normal meetings after you leave - one would expect you can do so in a Channel Meeting - but so far you can't. All-in-all, while this shows potential - it is kludgy and painful at the moment. I hope this is improved.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/4089037
