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Varun Dhawan
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20 yrs in engineering 🧑🏻‍💻 | now: Product @Microsoft | before: SE@AzureSQL, DEV@Target, SRE@McKinsey&Company | ❤️ blogging- data-nerd.blog | Opinions are mine
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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
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...
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🆕 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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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, …
www.postgresql.org
November 13, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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 👉

techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/adforpo...

#Microsoft #Azure #PostgerSQL #CloudDatabase #OpenSource
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...
techcommunity.microsoft.com
November 11, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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.

🔗 learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/...

#Azure #PostgreSQL #PgBouncer #ConnectionPooling
PgBouncer - Azure Database for PostgreSQL
This article provides an overview of the built-in PgBouncer feature.
learn.microsoft.com
October 27, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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
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.
www.microsoft.com
October 10, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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
September 26, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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 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...
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September 25, 2025 at 3:07 PM
𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗦𝗤𝗟 𝟭𝟴 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱!
www.postgresql.org/about/news/p...
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...
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September 25, 2025 at 1:37 PM
📢 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.

🔗 www.postgresql.org/about/news/p...

#Azure #PostgreSQL #DatabaseUpdates
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, …
www.postgresql.org
September 22, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Reposted by Varun Dhawan
🎙️ 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

🎧 talkingpostgres.com/episodes/wha...
📺 youtu.be/bVei7-AyMJ8?...
September 19, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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
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...
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September 8, 2025 at 12:30 PM
#PostgreSQL 𝟭𝟴 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝟭 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱!🐘
It’s getting closer…⏳
www.postgresql.org/about/news/p...
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 …
www.postgresql.org
September 4, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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
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...
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August 28, 2025 at 4:16 PM
🆕 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
www.postgresql.org/about/news/p...
#Postgres #TechUpdates #OpenSource
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, …
www.postgresql.org
August 14, 2025 at 2:34 PM
📢 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
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...
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August 12, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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
✅ Check out @ivarund.bsky.social’s talk from #PosetteConf 2025 “What’s New with Azure #Postgres Flexible Server in 2025 🆕" 🔥

youtu.be/GnA8Z1Ojnk0

#postgresql #databases #azure
August 10, 2025 at 9:44 PM
🚀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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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...
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August 7, 2025 at 6:43 PM
#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!

survey.stackoverflow.co/2025/technol...

#StackOverflow2025 #Database #DevSurvey #Postgres
July 29, 2025 at 9:42 PM
🚀 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

Blog - techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/adforpo...

#Microsoft #Azure #PostgreSQL #CloudDatabase
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...
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July 14, 2025 at 9:29 PM
🚀 #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
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.
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July 1, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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 💙

🎥 Watch my talk: posetteconf.com/2025/talks/w...

#FromSupportToProduct
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.
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June 12, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Reposted by Varun Dhawan
📻 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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June 11, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Reposted by Varun Dhawan
💥 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
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…
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June 10, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Reposted by Varun Dhawan
POSETTE: An Event for Postgres 2025 Livestream 3 kicks off on the hour (11am ET). Join live at posetteconf.com, and the hallway track on the Microsoft Open Source Discord (discord.gg/microsoft-op... ) where you can chat with speakers, attendees, get swag & more. #PosetteConf
youtu.be/5O6ynz3zfkE?...
Trailer for Livestream 3 of POSETTE: An Event for Postgres 2025
YouTube video by Microsoft Developer
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June 11, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Excited to be speaking at @posetteconf.com !
I'll be sharing what's new with #AzureDBPostgres in 2025 🆕
📅 June 11 | 🕙 10 AM PDT | 💻 Livestream 3
🎥 Trailer: youtu.be/5O6ynz3zfkE?...
I’ll be in #posetteconf on Discord during the talk — drop by with questions or just say hi! 🐘💬
Trailer for Livestream 3 of POSETTE: An Event for Postgres 2025
YouTube video by Microsoft Developer
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June 11, 2025 at 2:55 PM