EDB Postgres Advanced Server upgrade v17

Upgrading an EDB Postgres Advanced Server installation varies depending on whether you want to perform a major or minor version upgrade.

  • Use pg_upgrade to perform upgrades between major versions of EDB Postgres Advanced Server.
  • Use DNF, apt-get, or StackBuilder Plus to perform upgrades between minor versions of EDB Postgres Advanced Server. The method you use depends on the underlying operating system.

Major version upgrade with pg_upgrade

Describes using pg_upgrade to migrate from an earlier major version of EDB Postgres Advanced Server to the most recent version.

Minor version upgrade with a package manager

Describes using a package manager to perform a minor version upgrade of EDB Postgres Advanced Server.