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

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