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PostgreSQL 19 RC1 is now available in Amazon RDS Database Preview Environment

Amazon RDS now offers PostgreSQL 19 Release Candidate 1 (RC1) in the Database Preview Environment, including bug fixes and improvements from the Beta 4 testing period that enhance error handling for complex text-search expressions, parallel autovacuum, and GIN index maintenance reliability

Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 19 release candidate 1 (RC1) is now available in the Amazon RDS database preview environment, allowing evaluation of the PostgreSQL 19 pre-release. Focused on stability, PostgreSQL 19 RC1 includes bug fixes and improvements from the beta 4 testing period, enhancing error handling for complex text search expressions, improving parallel autovacuum, and increasing reliability of GIN index management. For details, see the PostgreSQL community announcement. Database instances in the Amazon RDS database preview environment are retained for up to 60 days and are automatically deleted afterward. Snapshots created in the preview environment can only be used to create or restore database instances within that environment. The preview environment supports importing and exporting databases using PostgreSQL dump and restore capabilities. Database instances in the Amazon RDS database preview environment are billed according to US East (Ohio) region pricing.

Why it matters

Database administrators and developers can evaluate pre-release versions of PostgreSQL on Amazon RDS, allowing them to verify performance and compatibility before upgrading

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