Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL supports minor versions 18.2, 17.8, 16.12, 15.16 and 14.21
Amazon RDS ยท 2026-02-12
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Technical Details
| Affected Versions | 18.2, 17.8, 16.12, 15.16, 14.21 |
|---|---|
| Regions | all |
| Migration Required | Yes |
| Cost Impact | Neutral |
| IaC Impact | High |
What This Means
For DevOps Teams
Update your Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL databases to the latest minor versions during scheduled maintenance windows to address security vulnerabilities and benefit from bug fixes and the new pg_stat_monitor extension for performance insights.
For Platform Teams
Adopt the latest minor versions of Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL to simplify database management at scale through automatic upgrades and phased rollouts using AWS Organizations and Blue/Green deployments.
For Executives
Evaluate upgrading your Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL databases to the latest minor versions to mitigate security risks and leverage performance improvements, which can lead to increased operational efficiency and reduced maintenance overhead.
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