Azure PostgreSQL Updates: Overview
If you are using Azure PostgreSQL, you might be interested in the latest updates and enhancements released in August 2023. It is a fully managed service that offers high availability, scalability, security, and performance for PostgreSQL applications.
Minor Version Updates
Azure PostgreSQL supports multiple minor versions of PostgreSQL, from 11 to 15. In August 2023, PostgreSQL released the latest minor version updates for all supported major versions. These updates include bug fixes, security patches, and performance improvements. You can find the detailed release notes for each minor version on the official PostgreSQL website.
The latest minor versions are:
- 11.21
- 12.16
- 13.12
- 14.9
- 15.4
You can upgrade your PostgreSQL server to the latest minor version using the Azure portal, Azure CLI, or PowerShell. Upgrading to the latest minor version is recommended to ensure optimal performance and security for your PostgreSQL server.
Azure PostgreSQL: PgBouncer Support
PgBouncer is a lightweight connection pooler for PostgreSQL that reduces the overhead of opening and closing connections. It can improve the scalability and throughput of your PostgreSQL applications by reusing existing connections and balancing the load among them.
PostgreSQL now supports PgBouncer version 1.20 for all PostgreSQL versions in all supported regions. You can enable PgBouncer for your Azure PostgreSQL server using the Azure portal, Azure CLI, or PowerShell. Also, configure various PgBouncer settings, such as pool mode, max connections, idle timeout, and more.
PgBouncer provides metrics that you can monitor using Azure Monitor or other tools. You can view metrics such as active connections, waiting requests, server latency, etc. These metrics can help you troubleshoot issues and optimize your PgBouncer performance.
Conclusion
The Azure PostgreSQL is constantly adding new features and updates to provide the best experience for PostgreSQL users. In August 2023, it released minor version updates and PgBouncer support for all PostgreSQL versions. These features can help you enhance your PostgreSQL applications with high availability, scalability, security, and performance.
To learn more, visit the official documentation or sign up for a free trial today.
