Varun Dhawan

Monitor Azure PostgreSQL with Native Grafana Dashboards Now view real-time metrics and logs for Azure Database for PostgreSQL with built-in Grafana dashboards - no setup required, fully integrated in the Azure...

𝗗𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗮𝗻𝗮 are now built into #AzureDBPostgres. No setup, no cost — just native metrics + logs on a single timeline. A quietly powerful upgrade for debugging and visibility.

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#Azure #PostgreSQL #Grafana #Observability

Microsoft at PGConf India 2026 | Microsoft Community Hub I’m genuinely excited about PGConf India 2026. Over the past few editions, the conference has continued to grow year over year—both in size and in impact—and...

My former Citus teammate Sumedh Pathak is back at Microsoft, leading our PostgreSQL open source contributors team! And he just wrote his 1st blog post on Microsoft TechCommunity about the upcoming @pgconfindia.bsky.social event (which I am also going to) techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/adforpo...

Nice episode from @clairegiordano.bsky.social with Luigi Nardi - enjoyed hearing the #DBtune story and why they went with Postgres. 🎙️

PostgreSQL 18.1, 17.7, 16.11, 15.15, 14.20, and 13.23 Released! The PostgreSQL Global Development Group has released an update to all supported versions of PostgreSQL, including 18.1, 17.7, 16.11, 15.15, …

📢Latest #PostgreSQL minors are now supported on #AzureDBPostgres: 18.1, 17.7, 16.11, 15.15, 14.20, 13.23

Includes security and bug fixes. Updates install automatically during your maintenance window.

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#Azure #DatabaseUpdates #Security #OpenSource

PostgreSQL 18 GA on Azure Postgres Flexible Server : PostgreSQL 18 is now GA on Azure Postgres with in-place upgrades, Entra ID, Query Store, and global availability.

𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗦𝗤𝗟 𝟭𝟴 is now GA on #AzureDBPostgres - now with:

🌍 World-wide region support
⬆️ In-place upgrades (PG11–PG17 → PG18)
🔐 Microsoft Entra ID auth
📊 Query Store + Index Tuning

Full Blog 👉
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#Microsoft #Azure #Cloud #Databases #PostgreSQL

PostgreSQL 18.1, 17.7, 16.11, 15.15, 14.20, and 13.23 Released! The PostgreSQL Global Development Group has released an update to all supported versions of PostgreSQL, including 18.1, 17.7, 16.11, 15.15, …

🆕 Latest #PostgreSQL minor updates just landed - 𝟭𝟴.𝟭 | 𝟭𝟳.𝟳 | 𝟭𝟲.𝟭𝟭 | 𝟭𝟱.𝟭𝟱 | 𝟭𝟰.𝟮𝟬 | 𝟭𝟯.𝟮𝟯

Fixes 2 security vulnerabilities (including libpq allocation bug) and brings 50+ stability and perf improvements.

#Postgres #TechUpdates #OpenSource

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October 2025 Recap: Azure Database for PostgreSQL | Microsoft Community Hub Hello Azure Community, We are excited to bring October 2025 recap blog for Azure Database for PostgreSQL! This blog focuses on key announcements around the...

More control. More visibility. Less downtime.
The October 2025 #AzurePostgreSQL recap is live - from maintenance payloads visibility, to zonal HA to smarter upgrades, it’s all here 👉

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#Microsoft #Azure #PostgerSQL #CloudDatabase #OpenSource

PgBouncer - Azure Database for PostgreSQL This article provides an overview of the built-in PgBouncer feature.

𝗣𝗴𝗕𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝟭.𝟮𝟯.𝟭 is now GA on #AzureDBPostgres

Built-in connection pooling with zero setup. Just enable port 6432 and scale with ease. Now with enhanced protocol handling + stability fixes.

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#Azure #PostgreSQL #PgBouncer #ConnectionPooling

How OpenAI scaled with Azure Database for PostgreSQL - Microsoft for Startups Blog Discover how OpenAI used Azure Database for PostgreSQL to grow from a basic setup to a scalable, high-performing solution. Learn more.

Did you know that @OpenAI runs on #AzureDBPostgres. It’s amazing what open source can do when it meets cloud scale. 💡

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#Microsoft #Azure #Postgres #OpenAI

My session kicks off at 𝟵𝗔𝗠 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟱𝟭𝟬 – see you there!

Excited to be speaking at SQL Saturday MN 2025 this weekend on 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗜 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘀 on #PostgreSQL
📍St. Paul College | Sept 27
Big thanks to #PASSMN for the event!
#SQLSaturday #DataCommunity #Microsoft #Azure #Postgres

PostgreSQL 18 Preview Now Available on Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server Explore PostgreSQL 18 Preview on Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server. Test new features like async I/O, UUIDv7, vacuum improvements, B-Tree skip...

𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝟭𝟴 𝗶𝘀 𝗚𝗔 is GA today - and it’s available same day in preview on #AzureDBPostgres 🚀

Test the latest #PostgreSQL features right away on Azure ⬇️
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#Microsoft #Azure #Postgers #CloudDatabase #Innovation

PostgreSQL 18 Released! The [PostgreSQL Global Development Group](https://www.postgresql.org) today announced the release of [PostgreSQL 18](https://www.postgresql.org/docs/18/release-18.html), the latest version of the worl...

𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗦𝗤𝗟 𝟭𝟴 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱!
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PostgreSQL 17.6, 16.10, 15.14, 14.19, 13.22, and 18 Beta 3 Released! The PostgreSQL Global Development Group has released an update to all supported versions of PostgreSQL, including 17.6, 16.10, 15.14, 14.19, …

📢 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 (𝟭𝟳.𝟲, 𝟭𝟲.𝟭𝟬, 𝟭𝟱.𝟭𝟰, 𝟭𝟰.𝟭𝟵, 𝟭𝟯.𝟮𝟮) are now live on #AzureDBPostgres – Flexible Server ✅
Includes critical security fixes 🔒 + 55+ bug fixes. Updates apply automatically.

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#Azure #PostgreSQL #DatabaseUpdates

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🎙️ New @talkingpostgres.com podcast Ep31 just published!

Andres Freund @anarazel.de explored what went wrong (& what went right) with AIO in Postgres 18. Featuring io_uring, prototypes, streaming reads, CI, & why it took too long

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August 2025 Recap: Azure Database for PostgreSQL | Microsoft Community Hub Hello Azure Community, August was an exciting month for Azure Database for PostgreSQL! We have introduced updates that make your experience smarter and more...

August 2025 updates for #AzureDBPostgres are live! 🚀Highlights include Advisor tuning (GA), Entra ID group login (Preview), Austria East region, LangChain & LangGraph support, and an active-active replication guide. Read full recap👉 techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/adforpo...

#Azure #PostgreSQL

PostgreSQL 18 RC 1 Released! The PostgreSQL Global Development Group announces that the first release candidate of PostgreSQL 18 is now available for download. As …

#PostgreSQL 𝟭𝟴 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝟭 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱!🐘
It’s getting closer…⏳
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Prevent Accidental Deletion in Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server with ARM Locks Discover how to safeguard Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server instances from accidental deletion using ARM CanNotDelete locks. Step-by-step CLI...

Did you know accidental server deletions are a top support issue? 🚨

Learn how to safeguard your #AzureDBPostgres Flexible Server using ARM’s 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 lock.

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#Microsoft #Azure #PostgreSQL #CloudDatabase #Security

PostgreSQL 17.6, 16.10, 15.14, 14.19, 13.22, and 18 Beta 3 Released! The PostgreSQL Global Development Group has released an update to all supported versions of PostgreSQL, including 17.6, 16.10, 15.14, 14.19, …

🆕 Latest #PostgreSQL updates just dropped including 𝟭𝟳.𝟲 | 𝟭𝟲.𝟭𝟬 | 𝟭𝟱.𝟭𝟰 | 𝟭𝟰.𝟭𝟵 | 𝟭𝟯.𝟮𝟮 - 𝗽𝗹𝘂𝘀 𝟭𝟴 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝗮 𝟯
Includes security updates, bug fixes, and key improvements for replication
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#Postgres #TechUpdates #OpenSource

Azure PostgreSQL Extended Support: Stay Secure at Every Stage of Your Upgrade | Microsoft Community Hub Upgrading your database can be a complex process, especially for critical workloads. If you’re still running an older version of PostgreSQL and aren’t ready...

📢 Announcing Extended Support for #AzureDBPostgres. Get up to 𝟯 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 of extended support post #PostgreSQL community EOL with security patches, critical fixes, and with automatic enrollment. Read more🔗
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#Microsoft #Azure #Postgres #CloudDatabase

Thanks to the #PosetteConf team for sharing.

Azure Postgres community — give it a watch and see what’s coming 🆕 in #AzureDBPostgres in 2025.

#PostgreSQL #Azure #Databases

July 2025 Recap: Azure Database for PostgreSQL | Microsoft Community Hub Hello Azure Community, July delivered a wave of exciting updates to Azure Database for PostgreSQL! From Fabric mirroring support for private...

🚀July 2025 updates for #AzureDBPostgres are live!

Includes: Cascading Replicas, Fabric mirroring w/ private endpoint, New regions, Latest PG minors (17.5, 16.9, 15.13, 14.18, 13.21) and VS Code improvements

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Nicely worded @vik.thegresqlpost.org ❤️

#PostgreSQL reigns as the top database for the 3rd year in a row! It jumped from 49% in 2024 Stack Overflow to 55.6% in 2025 Stack Overflow—a 6.6‑point surge!

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#StackOverflow2025 #Database #DevSurvey #Postgres

PostgreSQL 18 Beta 2 Released! The PostgreSQL Global Development Group announces that the second beta release of PostgreSQL 18 is now [available for download](https://www.postgresql.org/download/). This …

#PostgreSQL 18 Beta 2 Released! 🐘
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June 2025 Recap: Azure Database for PostgreSQL | Microsoft Community Hub Hello Azure Community, We have introduced a range of exciting new features and updates to Azure Database for PostgreSQL in June. From general availability of...

🚀 June 2025 updates for #AzureDBPostgres are live!
✅ #Postgres 17 is GA with in-place upgrades + Migration Service support
⚡ SSDv2 HA
🌍 New region: Indonesia Central
💻 VS Code & Ansible updates

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#Microsoft #Azure #PostgreSQL #CloudDatabase

PostgreSQL 17 GA with In-Place Upgrade | Azure Database for PostgreSQL PostgreSQL 17 is now generally available with in-place upgrade support in Azure Database for PostgreSQL flexible server.

🚀 #PostgreSQL 17 is now GA on #AzureDBPostgres
– Flexible Server!
Now with in-place upgrades, smarter query planning, and JSON improvements. PG17 is the new default for all new servers & upgrades.
Official Blog - aka.ms/PG17
#Microsoft #Azure #Postgres #CloudDatabases #OpenSource

What’s New with Azure Database for PostgreSQL - Flexible Server in 2025 🆕 | POSETTE: An Event for Postgres 2025 “What’s New with Azure Database for PostgreSQL - Flexible Server in 2025 🆕” is a talk by Varun Dhawan for Livestream 3 of POSETTE: An Event for Postgres 2025.

Back in 2008, I was on support shifts at #Microsoft CSS, helping customers troubleshoot tough database issues.

Today, I get to design features that make those problems easier for #Postgers. Full-circle moment at #PosetteConf 💙

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#FromSupportToProduct

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📻 Tune in to (ivarund.bsky.social) Varun Dhawan's talk during #PosetteConf Livestream 3 to learn about what's new with Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server 💪 🐘

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POSETTE: An Event for Postgres 2025 Happening Now! POSETTE: An Event for Postgres is a virtual and free developer event happening on June 10-12, 2025. Come watch the livestream to learn what you can do with the world’s most advanced…

💥 Don't miss Charles Feddersen's keynote at #PosetteConf Livestream 1 discussing what Microsoft is building for Postgres in 2025.🐘 🛠️

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#postgresql #databases #OpenSource #community