Generally Available: PostgreSQL 18 with in-place upgrade on Azure Database for PostgreSQL

You can now use PostgreSQL 18 on Azure Database for PostgreSQL. This release introduces the latest PostgreSQL innovations along with seamless in-place upgrade support, allowing you to move from earlier versions without changing your server endpoint, reconfiguring applications, or migrating data manually. You can stay current with minimal downtime and reduced operational complexity while benefiting from a fully managed service. 

PostgreSQL 18 delivers significant improvements in performance, scalability, and developer productivity, including asynchronous I/O (AIO) for faster queries, enhanced vacuuming, UUIDv7 support, logical replication enhancements, and virtual generated columns for flexible schema design. By adopting PostgreSQL 18 on Azure Database for PostgreSQL, you gain access to the newest community features with enterprise-grade reliability, built-in security, and high availability. 

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