Azure Database for PostgreSQL

Now you can deploy Azure Database for PostgreSQL flexible server in the East US 3 Azure region. Learn more.

Azure Backup for PostgreSQL flexible server and elastic cluster (v2) preview brings enterprise-grade long-term retention to PostgreSQL. Backups are taken as physical backups from managed disk…

MVUs are now available for elastic clusters in Azure Database for PostgreSQL. You can upgrade an existing elastic cluster to a supported newer PostgreSQL version in place without provisioning a…

LTR v2 is the next-generation long-term backup solution for Azure Database for PostgreSQL that moves from logical backups (pg_dump/pg_restore) used in LTR v1 to physical snapshot-based backups…

Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server now supports cross-tenant customer-managed keys (CMK). You can encrypt your data using keys stored in an Azure Key Vault or Azure Managed HSM that…

Ultra Disk support is now available in public preview for Azure Database for PostgreSQL flexible server. You can use Azure’s highest-performance managed disk option for I/O-intensive and…

Updated troubleshooting guidance is now available for Azure Database for PostgreSQL flexible server. You can use the expanded documentation to diagnose high CPU, memory, IOPS, temporary file usage,…

Azure Database for PostgreSQL elastic clusters now support PostgreSQL 18, bringing the latest PostgreSQL capabilities to distributed, cloud-scale workloads. You can build new applications or…

You can now monitor the synchronization status of your logical replication slots in Azure Database for PostgreSQL – Flexible Server using the new logical_replication_slot_sync_status metric. This…

The PostgreSQL skills and MCP plugin turns supported AI coding assistants into context-aware PostgreSQL experts that can both provide guidance and act on a connected database. The bundled plugin…

Extended Support for Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server helps you maintain secure, supported workloads while transitioning to newer PostgreSQL versions. With access to critical security…

Pre-upgrade validation checks are now generally available for Azure Database for PostgreSQL flexible server, helping you proactively validate major version upgrade (MVU) readiness before initiating…

Now you can deploy Azure Database for PostgreSQL flexible server in the India South Central Azure region. Learn more.

Microsoft Defender Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) assessments for Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server are now generally available. You can use assessments to continuously evaluate…

We’re excited to introduce the newly renamed Az.PostgreSQLFlexibleServer PowerShell module, delivering a more streamlined experience for you to manage Azure Database for PostgreSQL with PowerShell.…

PostgreSQL Hub for Azure Developers brings together key AI and application development resources for PostgreSQL on Azure. It includes curated sample apps and solution accelerators, tutorials, and…

Enhanced maintenance control capabilities are now generally available for Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server. These new capabilities give you greater visibility and flexibility in managing…

You can now install the DuckDB extension in Azure Database for PostgreSQL flexible server. Learn more.

You can now proactively validate Major Version Upgrade (MVU) readiness for Azure Database for PostgreSQL flexible server before initiating the actual upgrade process. New pre-upgrade validation…

You can now use Microsoft Defender security assessments for Azure Database for PostgreSQL to continuously evaluate your database security posture and identify potential vulnerabilities and…

You can now convert Oracle database schema objects to Azure Database for PostgreSQL-compatible schema directly in the PostgreSQL extension for Visual Studio Code. The experience provides a…

Azure Database for PostgreSQL - Flexible Server now supports cross-tenant customer-managed keys (CMK), in public preview, allowing you to encrypt your data at rest using an Azure Key Vault key that…

Now customers can install the pg_ivm extension in Azure Database for PostgreSQL flexible server. Learn more.

You can now take advantage of Microsoft Entra ID token refresh support in Python, .NET, and JavaScript client libraries to simplify authentication in your applications backed by Azure Database for…

Cascading read replicas are now generally available in Azure Database for PostgreSQL, giving you greater flexibility to scale read‑intensive workloads. You can now create read replicas from existing…

You can now migrate your Azure Database for PostgreSQL server from a virtual network‑integrated deployment to a network configuration that supports Private Endpoint connectivity. If you originally…

You can now deploy Azure Database for PostgreSQL flexible server in the Denmark East Azure region. Learn more.

You can now monitor the synchronization status of your logical replication slots in Azure Database for PostgreSQL – Flexible Server using the new logical_replication_slot_sync_status metric, now in…

We are excited to announce the general availability of Premium SSD v2 for Azure Database for PostgreSQL flexible server. With Premium SSD v2, you can achieve up to four times higher IOPS,…

New capabilities make it easier to mirror real-world Azure Database for PostgreSQL workloads at scale in Microsoft Fabric and operate them with confidence.You can mirror native PostgreSQL data types…

PgBouncer 1.25.1 is now generally available in Azure Database for PostgreSQL. As a built-in connection pooling feature, PgBouncer helps you scale to thousands of connections with low overhead by…

We’re introducing regional level consolidated maintenance notifications for Azure Database for PostgreSQL to simplify how you stay informed about upcoming maintenance. Instead of one notification per…

You can now leverage pgoutput for online (minimal-downtime) migrations with improved reliability and performance. By aligning with PostgreSQL’s native logical replication framework, this update…

We’re excited to announce that EDB PostgreSQL is now supported as a source for migration into Azure Database for PostgreSQL. You can migrate and consolidate PostgreSQL estates from EDB Postgres…

You can now modify the cron.timezone server parameter in Azure Database for PostgreSQL. This parameter controls the time zone used by pg_cron when evaluating scheduled jobs. By configuring…

You can now monitor your Azure Database for PostgreSQL with rich, built-in Grafana dashboards—right from the Azure portal. This native integration with Azure Monitor means you no longer need to set…

You can now provision and manage Azure Database for PostgreSQL elastic clusters using Terraform, Bicep, and Ansible, with full General Availability support. With native infrastructure-as-code…

You can now enhance data security for your Azure Database for PostgreSQL workloads by using customer managed keys (CMKs) with Premium SSD v2 disks. Available in public preview, this update gives you…

You can now configure geo‑redundant backups with Premium SSD v2 disks for Azure Database for PostgreSQL, giving you an additional layer of disaster recovery for mission‑critical workloads. With this…

PostgreSQL minor versions 18.1, 17.7, 16.11, 15.15, 14.20, and 13.23 are now supported by Azure Database for PostgreSQL – Flexible Server. These minor version upgrades are automatically performed as…