March 2025 brought a burst of fresh updates for Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server, ensuring easier management and scalability for your applications. One of the standout features is the public preview of Mirroring for Microsoft Fabric, now enabling near real-time, zero-ETL replication to Fabric OneLake. This functionality makes operational data readily available for analytics and other purposes without compromising transaction workload performance. Additionally, support for the latest PostgreSQL minor versions, including versions 17.4 and 16.8, ensures critical patches and improvements keep the servers secure and efficient.
Among other noteworthy updates, the introduction of AI agents combined with Azure AI Agent Service facilitates the automation of complex workflows, while enhancements to migration services broaden support for popular PostgreSQL extensions, ensuring easier transitions. Intuitive changes to the Azure CLI and portal promise an improved user experience by adding over 30 quality updates. Meanwhile, the new Azure Data Factory connector brings enhanced security features for data ingestion patterns and integration with other Azure services. Expansions include new regional availability in New Zealand North, reinforcing the growing global presence of Azure PostgreSQL.
For a deeper dive into these recent updates and guides for developers looking to integrate these features, you can refer to the official documentation. Embrace these enhancements to better utilize Azure Database for PostgreSQL and share your feedback to help shape its future developments.
News: March 2025 Recap
Documentation: Azure Database for PostgreSQL Documentation