
PostgreSQL 16 Beta 2 is now available in Amazon RDS Database Preview Environment, enabling you to test the pre-release version with managed database benefits, logical decoding on read replicas, and over 70 PostgreSQL extensions.


<div><p>This article announces the availability of PostgreSQL 16 Beta 2 in the Amazon RDS Database Preview Environment, enabling users to test the pre-release version with managed database benefits.</p><ul><li>PostgreSQL 16 Beta 2 now available in Amazon RDS Preview Environment</li><li>Supports logical decoding on read replicas and over 70 PostgreSQL extensions</li><li>Enables logical replication from standbys with numerous performance improvements</li><li>Adds SQL/JSON constructors, identity functions, and SIMD CPU acceleration</li><li>Introduces pg_stat_io view for I/O usage statistics</li><li>Preview instances retained for maximum 60 days, then auto-deleted</li><li>Snapshots limited to preview environment use only</li><li>Priced same as production RDS instances in US East (Ohio)</li></ul><p>PostgreSQL 16 Beta 2 is now testable on Amazon RDS with managed database benefits and significant new features for evaluation before general availability.</p></div>


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