Releasesby Glyph[Launched] Generally Available: Logical replication slot sync status metric for Azure PostgreSQL Flexible Server
You can now monitor the synchronization status of your logical replication slots in Azure Database for PostgreSQL – Flexible Server using the new logical_replication_slot_sync_status metric. This Azure Monitor metric shows whether each logical replication
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Databricks Apps telemetry is now generally available
Configuring telemetry for your Databricks apps is now generally available. Databricks Apps telemetry collects traces, logs, and metrics and persists them to Unity Catalog tables using the OpenTelemetry (OTel) protocol.
Lakebase Search is generally available
Lakebase Search is now generally available. It brings scalable vector and keyword search to Lakebase projects through two Postgres extensions, so you can run semantic and exact-term search in a single database without a separate search stack: lakebase_vector adds the lakebase_ann index type for approximate nearest-neighbor vector search.
Apache Iceberg™ tables: Partition evolution (General availability)
With this release, we're pleased to announce the general availability of partition evolution for Snowflake-managed Iceberg tables. You can now change a table's partition specification after you create the table by adding, dropping, or replacing partition fields, without rewriting existing data.
xAI's Grok 4.6 is generally available
Grok 4.6 is now generally available (GA) and available for production use on the global endpoint and the US multi-region endpoint.
Gemini Enterprise: Support for new actions (Public Preview)
Support for new actions is available in Public Preview for the following data stores: Microsoft OneDrive : Copy folder, move file, move folder, rename file, rename folder, share file or folder, and update file properties. Microsoft Outlook : Create calendar, RSVP to event, and update calendar.
Agent Platform SDK for Python version 2.0.1 is available
Version 2.0.1 of the Agent Platform SDK for Python ( google-cloud-agentplatform ) is now available. This release migrates generative AI modules to the Google Gen AI SDK, decouples the agent surface from google-cloud-aiplatform into a dedicated package, and introduces restructured namespaces.
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[Launched] Generally Available: New and improved troubleshooting guides for Azure Database for PostgreSQL
Updated troubleshooting guidance is now available for Azure Database for PostgreSQL flexible server. You can use the expanded documentation to diagnose high CPU, memory, IOPS, temporary file usage, and autovacuum issues, helping you identify root causes a
[Launched] Generally Available: PG18 support for Azure Database for PostgreSQL elastic clusters
Azure Database for PostgreSQL elastic clusters now support PostgreSQL 18, bringing the latest PostgreSQL capabilities to distributed, cloud-scale workloads. You can build new applications or modernize existing ones with the performance, reliability, and d
[In preview] Public Preview: Azure SQL updates for mid-September 2026
In mid-September 2026, the following updates and enhancements were made to Azure SQL:Configure soft delete for the Azure SQL logical server. When the logical server is deleted, it goes into a soft deleted state and is self-restorable during the configured
[In preview] Public Preview: PostgreSQL skills and MCP plugin for Azure Database for PostgreSQL
The PostgreSQL skills and MCP plugin turns supported AI coding assistants into context-aware PostgreSQL experts that can both provide guidance and act on a connected database. The bundled plugin combines expert-curated skills for PostgreSQL and Azure Data
[In preview] Public Preview: Azure HorizonDB supports PostgreSQL 18
Azure HorizonDB is a fully managed, PostgreSQL-compatible, cloud-native database service designed for scalable, high-performance workloads.Azure HorizonDB, now in public preview, includes PostgreSQL 18 support.Learn more.
[Launched] Generally Available: Vector search and vector indexes in Azure SQL
Vector search and vector indexes are now generally available in Azure SQL Database. Using the CREATE VECTOR INDEX and VECTOR_SEARCH T-SQL capabilities, you can perform efficient approximate nearest neighbor (ANN) searches for AI scenarios such as semantic
[In preview] Public Preview: Azure SQL Dev Hub
Azure SQL Dev Hub gives you a central starting point for building applications with Azure SQL, whether you’re developing directly or using AI agents. You can find guidance for connecting to Azure SQL from .NET, Python, Node.js, and Java, along with resour
[Launched] Generally Available: Azure SQL Managed Instance updates for late-September 2026
In late September 2026, the following updates and enhancements were made to Azure SQL Managed Instance: Use the flexible memory feature in Azure SQL Managed Instance to change the amount of memory allocated to your SQL managed instance withou