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PostgreSQL 19 Beta 2 is now available in Amazon RDS Database Preview Environment

Published
July 16, 2026
https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2026/07/postgresql-19-beta-2-amazon-rds-database-preview-environment/

Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 19 Beta 2 Available

PostgreSQL 19 Beta 2 is now available in the Amazon RDS Database Preview Environment, allowing you to evaluate the pre-release of PostgreSQL 19 on Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL.

New Features

  • Parallel Autovacuum: Configurable worker limits to prevent maintenance bottlenecks.
  • REPACK CONCURRENTLY: Rebuilds tables and reclaims storage online.
  • Native SQL Property Graph Queries: Express relationship traversals directly in standard SQL.
  • Logical Replication: Synchronizes sequence values automatically and can be enabled dynamically.

What to do

  • Deploy PostgreSQL 19 Beta 2 in the Amazon RDS Database Preview Environment.
  • Utilize parallel autovacuum, REPACK CONCURRENTLY, and SQL/PGQ for enhanced database management.
  • Enable logical replication to reduce downtime.

Source: AWS release notes




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