This article was originally published on February 22, 2019
Technical UpdateEDB Postgres Advanced Server (Database Server 11.2.9)
This update is notifying you of a new software release EDB Postgres™ Advanced Server 11.2.9. EDB Postgres Advanced Server 11 is built on the open source PostgreSQL 11, which introduces an impressive number of improvements that enable databases to scale up and scale out in more efficient ways. PostgreSQL 11 introduces Native Partitioning, Logical Replication, SCRAM Authentication, additional Parallel Query capabilities as well as a host of other new features and capabilities.
Highlights of 11.2.9 release include:
- Merge with community release 11.2
- More information about this and other fixes in community PostgreSQL can be found https://www.postgresql.org/about/news/1920/ and https://www.postgresql.org/docs/11/release-11-2.html
- RM43886 Allow COMMIT/ROLLBACK in any function-like expressions invoked via CALL.
- RM43888 Fix possible server crash in bytea_smaller() and bytea_larger(). [Support Ticket #833954]
- RM41964 Fix possible pg_upgrade failure for databases containing DBMS_AQ queue tables.
- RM41971 Fix possible server crash when attempting to use named-parameter syntax to call a function whose arguments are unnamed.
- RM43593 Fix failure to dump triggers on child partitioned tables when upgrading from a version prior to v10.
- RM43843 Fix incorrect handling of IYYY mask when to_char() is used. [Support Ticket #823847]
- RM43832 Fix wrong answer when to_date() is used with the RR mask for with or during a year ending in 00. [Support Ticket #822321]
- RM43739 Fix possible cache lookup failure when accessing the definition of an object type from which an attribute has been dropped.
- RM43281 Don't permit modifications to aq_administrator_role, since it is a special role used by the database system. [Support Ticket #731149]
- Fix locking bug when renaming a redaction policy.
- Fix failure to apply insert performance optimization when inserting into a partitioned table.
- RM43809 Fix CREATE ROLE to honor NOSUPERUSER even when IDENTIFIED BY is specified. [Support Ticket #818138]
This announcement is for EDB customers who are using, or are interested in, EDB Postgres Advanced Server and have a database subscription purchased for:
- EDB Postgres Enterprise Edition
EDB Postgres Advanced Server v11 is packaged and delivered as a series of interactive installers available on the EnterpriseDB website. Visit:
https://www.enterprisedb.com/advanced-downloads
RPM Packages are available for download from:
https://yum.enterprisedb.com/
Debian packages can be downloaded from
https://apt.enterprisedb.com/
SLES 12 RPM Packages are available for download from
https://zypp.enterprisedb.com
Documentation is provided on the EnterpriseDB website. Visit:
https://www.enterprisedb.com/resources/product-documentation
Please review the Installation Guide for more details:
- HTML:
- PDF:
If you experience any problems installing the new software please contact Technical Support at:
Email: support@enterprisedb.com
Phone: US: +1-732-331-1320 or 1-800-235-5891
UK: +44-2033719820
Brazil: +55-2139581371
India: +91-20-66449612