Hello,

Does AIX Toolbox community plan to provide a newer version of PostgreSQL? (now version 15 is available) 

e.g. we would be interested in the PostgreSQL16 version.

Hello Kamil

There are currently no plans to upgrade PostgreSQL. Are you looking for any specific features available in PostgreSQL16?

Thanks 
Sumitra

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Sumitra Dawn

Original Message:
Sent: Wed May 28, 2025 10:17 AM
From: Kamil P
Subject: Newer version of PostgreSQL in AIX Toolbox

Hello,

Does AIX Toolbox community plan to provide a newer version of PostgreSQL? (now version 15 is available) 

e.g. we would be interested in the PostgreSQL16 version.

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Kamil P
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Hello Kamil

There are currently no plans to upgrade PostgreSQL. Are you looking for any specific features available in PostgreSQL16?

Thanks 
Sumitra

Hello,

Does AIX Toolbox community plan to provide a newer version of PostgreSQL? (now version 15 is available) 

e.g. we would be interested in the PostgreSQL16 version.

I would like to draw your attention to the urgent need for updating PostgreSQL packages available in the IBM AIX Toolbox. At the moment, only version 15 is available, while the PostgreSQL community already maintains version 17, and version 18 is about to be released. Such a significant delay creates serious limitations in terms of both performance and security for systems running on AIX.

PostgreSQL is a critical component in many enterprise and production environments, and the lack of current versions directly impacts the adoption of AIX in modern database deployments. Specifically:

1. Security – older versions do not contain the latest security fixes, which exposes systems to potential vulnerabilities. Regular updates are a standard requirement in enterprise environments.
2. Performance – versions 16 and 17 introduce significant improvements, such as better parallelism, more efficient query planning, I/O optimizations, and enhancements for handling large workloads.
3. New features – missing access to newer versions limits the use of advanced capabilities, including improved replication logic, enhanced validation mechanisms, and new SQL functionality important in modern enterprise deployments.
4. Consistency and support – many organizations' database modernization strategies require staying aligned with supported PostgreSQL versions. The absence of current builds for AIX forces workarounds or, in some cases, abandonment of AIX despite its stability and performance benefits.

Considering that AIX is widely used in mission-critical environments, providing up-to-date PostgreSQL packages in the AIX Toolbox is essential to fully leverage the strengths of this platform while maintaining compliance with best practices for security and performance.

I kindly request that you prioritize the compilation and release of the latest PostgreSQL version (at least 17) in the AIX Toolbox. This will allow organizations to continue adopting AIX as a reliable and efficient database platform without compromising security or performance.

Thank you in advance for your feedback regarding plans in this area.

Hello Kamil

There are currently no plans to upgrade PostgreSQL. Are you looking for any specific features available in PostgreSQL16?

Thanks 
Sumitra

Hello,

Does AIX Toolbox community plan to provide a newer version of PostgreSQL? (now version 15 is available) 

e.g. we would be interested in the PostgreSQL16 version.

There is a plan to update Postgresql to 17 or later version in AIX Toolbox soon. 

I would like to draw your attention to the urgent need for updating PostgreSQL packages available in the IBM AIX Toolbox. At the moment, only version 15 is available, while the PostgreSQL community already maintains version 17, and version 18 is about to be released. Such a significant delay creates serious limitations in terms of both performance and security for systems running on AIX.

PostgreSQL is a critical component in many enterprise and production environments, and the lack of current versions directly impacts the adoption of AIX in modern database deployments. Specifically:

1. Security – older versions do not contain the latest security fixes, which exposes systems to potential vulnerabilities. Regular updates are a standard requirement in enterprise environments.
2. Performance – versions 16 and 17 introduce significant improvements, such as better parallelism, more efficient query planning, I/O optimizations, and enhancements for handling large workloads.
3. New features – missing access to newer versions limits the use of advanced capabilities, including improved replication logic, enhanced validation mechanisms, and new SQL functionality important in modern enterprise deployments.
4. Consistency and support – many organizations' database modernization strategies require staying aligned with supported PostgreSQL versions. The absence of current builds for AIX forces workarounds or, in some cases, abandonment of AIX despite its stability and performance benefits.

Considering that AIX is widely used in mission-critical environments, providing up-to-date PostgreSQL packages in the AIX Toolbox is essential to fully leverage the strengths of this platform while maintaining compliance with best practices for security and performance.

I kindly request that you prioritize the compilation and release of the latest PostgreSQL version (at least 17) in the AIX Toolbox. This will allow organizations to continue adopting AIX as a reliable and efficient database platform without compromising security or performance.

Thank you in advance for your feedback regarding plans in this area.

Hello Kamil

There are currently no plans to upgrade PostgreSQL. Are you looking for any specific features available in PostgreSQL16?

Thanks 
Sumitra

Hello,

Does AIX Toolbox community plan to provide a newer version of PostgreSQL? (now version 15 is available) 

e.g. we would be interested in the PostgreSQL16 version.

That is excellent news, thank you very much for the update.
Could you please let me know when we can expect the new PostgreSQL package to be available for installation in the AIX Toolbox?
Additionally, I would like to ask if these updates could be delivered on a more regular basis to ensure proper PostgreSQL functionality, timely bug fixes, and the latest security patches. This is very important for us in order to use the solution safely and effectively in production environments.

There is a plan to update Postgresql to 17 or later version in AIX Toolbox soon. 

I would like to draw your attention to the urgent need for updating PostgreSQL packages available in the IBM AIX Toolbox. At the moment, only version 15 is available, while the PostgreSQL community already maintains version 17, and version 18 is about to be released. Such a significant delay creates serious limitations in terms of both performance and security for systems running on AIX.

PostgreSQL is a critical component in many enterprise and production environments, and the lack of current versions directly impacts the adoption of AIX in modern database deployments. Specifically:

1. Security – older versions do not contain the latest security fixes, which exposes systems to potential vulnerabilities. Regular updates are a standard requirement in enterprise environments.
2. Performance – versions 16 and 17 introduce significant improvements, such as better parallelism, more efficient query planning, I/O optimizations, and enhancements for handling large workloads.
3. New features – missing access to newer versions limits the use of advanced capabilities, including improved replication logic, enhanced validation mechanisms, and new SQL functionality important in modern enterprise deployments.
4. Consistency and support – many organizations' database modernization strategies require staying aligned with supported PostgreSQL versions. The absence of current builds for AIX forces workarounds or, in some cases, abandonment of AIX despite its stability and performance benefits.

Considering that AIX is widely used in mission-critical environments, providing up-to-date PostgreSQL packages in the AIX Toolbox is essential to fully leverage the strengths of this platform while maintaining compliance with best practices for security and performance.

I kindly request that you prioritize the compilation and release of the latest PostgreSQL version (at least 17) in the AIX Toolbox. This will allow organizations to continue adopting AIX as a reliable and efficient database platform without compromising security or performance.

Thank you in advance for your feedback regarding plans in this area.

Hello Kamil

There are currently no plans to upgrade PostgreSQL. Are you looking for any specific features available in PostgreSQL16?

Thanks 
Sumitra

Hello,

Does AIX Toolbox community plan to provide a newer version of PostgreSQL? (now version 15 is available) 

e.g. we would be interested in the PostgreSQL16 version.

Hi,

You can expect it in the coming quarter. 

We are currently building release 18 as of now. Once the build and testing phase is done and all goes smoothly post approvals, then you can expect regular updates. 

We will keep you updated in the next 2 weeks about the same.

That is excellent news, thank you very much for the update.
Could you please let me know when we can expect the new PostgreSQL package to be available for installation in the AIX Toolbox?
Additionally, I would like to ask if these updates could be delivered on a more regular basis to ensure proper PostgreSQL functionality, timely bug fixes, and the latest security patches. This is very important for us in order to use the solution safely and effectively in production environments.

There is a plan to update Postgresql to 17 or later version in AIX Toolbox soon. 

I would like to draw your attention to the urgent need for updating PostgreSQL packages available in the IBM AIX Toolbox. At the moment, only version 15 is available, while the PostgreSQL community already maintains version 17, and version 18 is about to be released. Such a significant delay creates serious limitations in terms of both performance and security for systems running on AIX.

PostgreSQL is a critical component in many enterprise and production environments, and the lack of current versions directly impacts the adoption of AIX in modern database deployments. Specifically:

1. Security – older versions do not contain the latest security fixes, which exposes systems to potential vulnerabilities. Regular updates are a standard requirement in enterprise environments.
2. Performance – versions 16 and 17 introduce significant improvements, such as better parallelism, more efficient query planning, I/O optimizations, and enhancements for handling large workloads.
3. New features – missing access to newer versions limits the use of advanced capabilities, including improved replication logic, enhanced validation mechanisms, and new SQL functionality important in modern enterprise deployments.
4. Consistency and support – many organizations' database modernization strategies require staying aligned with supported PostgreSQL versions. The absence of current builds for AIX forces workarounds or, in some cases, abandonment of AIX despite its stability and performance benefits.

Considering that AIX is widely used in mission-critical environments, providing up-to-date PostgreSQL packages in the AIX Toolbox is essential to fully leverage the strengths of this platform while maintaining compliance with best practices for security and performance.

I kindly request that you prioritize the compilation and release of the latest PostgreSQL version (at least 17) in the AIX Toolbox. This will allow organizations to continue adopting AIX as a reliable and efficient database platform without compromising security or performance.

Thank you in advance for your feedback regarding plans in this area.

Hello Kamil

There are currently no plans to upgrade PostgreSQL. Are you looking for any specific features available in PostgreSQL16?

Thanks 
Sumitra

Hello,

Does AIX Toolbox community plan to provide a newer version of PostgreSQL? (now version 15 is available) 

e.g. we would be interested in the PostgreSQL16 version.

UPDATE:

We have built the latest release version, 18, of Postgres, and initial testing is also complete. Our team will do further functional testing, DNF testing, and additional validations in the coming weeks. Following the required reviews and approvals, we expect to release Postgres in the next couple of weeks if further testing goes well. We will keep you informed of any updates/changes in the timeline.

Thank you for your interest in Postgres. 

Hi,

You can expect it in the coming quarter. 

We are currently building release 18 as of now. Once the build and testing phase is done and all goes smoothly post approvals, then you can expect regular updates. 

We will keep you updated in the next 2 weeks about the same.

That is excellent news, thank you very much for the update.
Could you please let me know when we can expect the new PostgreSQL package to be available for installation in the AIX Toolbox?
Additionally, I would like to ask if these updates could be delivered on a more regular basis to ensure proper PostgreSQL functionality, timely bug fixes, and the latest security patches. This is very important for us in order to use the solution safely and effectively in production environments.

There is a plan to update Postgresql to 17 or later version in AIX Toolbox soon. 

I would like to draw your attention to the urgent need for updating PostgreSQL packages available in the IBM AIX Toolbox. At the moment, only version 15 is available, while the PostgreSQL community already maintains version 17, and version 18 is about to be released. Such a significant delay creates serious limitations in terms of both performance and security for systems running on AIX.

PostgreSQL is a critical component in many enterprise and production environments, and the lack of current versions directly impacts the adoption of AIX in modern database deployments. Specifically:

1. Security – older versions do not contain the latest security fixes, which exposes systems to potential vulnerabilities. Regular updates are a standard requirement in enterprise environments.
2. Performance – versions 16 and 17 introduce significant improvements, such as better parallelism, more efficient query planning, I/O optimizations, and enhancements for handling large workloads.
3. New features – missing access to newer versions limits the use of advanced capabilities, including improved replication logic, enhanced validation mechanisms, and new SQL functionality important in modern enterprise deployments.
4. Consistency and support – many organizations' database modernization strategies require staying aligned with supported PostgreSQL versions. The absence of current builds for AIX forces workarounds or, in some cases, abandonment of AIX despite its stability and performance benefits.

Considering that AIX is widely used in mission-critical environments, providing up-to-date PostgreSQL packages in the AIX Toolbox is essential to fully leverage the strengths of this platform while maintaining compliance with best practices for security and performance.

I kindly request that you prioritize the compilation and release of the latest PostgreSQL version (at least 17) in the AIX Toolbox. This will allow organizations to continue adopting AIX as a reliable and efficient database platform without compromising security or performance.

Thank you in advance for your feedback regarding plans in this area.

Hello Kamil

There are currently no plans to upgrade PostgreSQL. Are you looking for any specific features available in PostgreSQL16?

Thanks 
Sumitra

Hello,

Does AIX Toolbox community plan to provide a newer version of PostgreSQL? (now version 15 is available) 

e.g. we would be interested in the PostgreSQL16 version.

Hi,

Thank you for the previous updates.
We've noticed that the AIX Toolbox still provides only PostgreSQL version 15, and we haven't seen a new release yet.

Could you please share the current status of PostgreSQL 18 for AIX?
We're very interested in testing and deploying the latest PostgreSQL version on IBM Power systems, as it's crucial for us to take full advantage of the new performance and HA improvements available in PostgreSQL 17/18.

Any estimated release timeline or confirmation that the build is nearing publication would be highly appreciated.

Thank you in advance for your help and continued work on the AIX packages.

Best regards,

UPDATE:

We have built the latest release version, 18, of Postgres, and initial testing is also complete. Our team will do further functional testing, DNF testing, and additional validations in the coming weeks. Following the required reviews and approvals, we expect to release Postgres in the next couple of weeks if further testing goes well. We will keep you informed of any updates/changes in the timeline.

Thank you for your interest in Postgres. 

Hi,

You can expect it in the coming quarter. 

We are currently building release 18 as of now. Once the build and testing phase is done and all goes smoothly post approvals, then you can expect regular updates. 

We will keep you updated in the next 2 weeks about the same.

That is excellent news, thank you very much for the update.
Could you please let me know when we can expect the new PostgreSQL package to be available for installation in the AIX Toolbox?
Additionally, I would like to ask if these updates could be delivered on a more regular basis to ensure proper PostgreSQL functionality, timely bug fixes, and the latest security patches. This is very important for us in order to use the solution safely and effectively in production environments.

There is a plan to update Postgresql to 17 or later version in AIX Toolbox soon. 

I would like to draw your attention to the urgent need for updating PostgreSQL packages available in the IBM AIX Toolbox. At the moment, only version 15 is available, while the PostgreSQL community already maintains version 17, and version 18 is about to be released. Such a significant delay creates serious limitations in terms of both performance and security for systems running on AIX.

PostgreSQL is a critical component in many enterprise and production environments, and the lack of current versions directly impacts the adoption of AIX in modern database deployments. Specifically:

1. Security – older versions do not contain the latest security fixes, which exposes systems to potential vulnerabilities. Regular updates are a standard requirement in enterprise environments.
2. Performance – versions 16 and 17 introduce significant improvements, such as better parallelism, more efficient query planning, I/O optimizations, and enhancements for handling large workloads.
3. New features – missing access to newer versions limits the use of advanced capabilities, including improved replication logic, enhanced validation mechanisms, and new SQL functionality important in modern enterprise deployments.
4. Consistency and support – many organizations' database modernization strategies require staying aligned with supported PostgreSQL versions. The absence of current builds for AIX forces workarounds or, in some cases, abandonment of AIX despite its stability and performance benefits.

Considering that AIX is widely used in mission-critical environments, providing up-to-date PostgreSQL packages in the AIX Toolbox is essential to fully leverage the strengths of this platform while maintaining compliance with best practices for security and performance.

I kindly request that you prioritize the compilation and release of the latest PostgreSQL version (at least 17) in the AIX Toolbox. This will allow organizations to continue adopting AIX as a reliable and efficient database platform without compromising security or performance.

Thank you in advance for your feedback regarding plans in this area.

Hello Kamil

There are currently no plans to upgrade PostgreSQL. Are you looking for any specific features available in PostgreSQL16?

Thanks 
Sumitra

Hello,

Does AIX Toolbox community plan to provide a newer version of PostgreSQL? (now version 15 is available) 

e.g. we would be interested in the PostgreSQL16 version.

Hi,

Thank you for checking in.

We have completed the DNF, functional, and ecosystem testing. All is good, and it works smoothly in AIX.
AIX users will get Postgres 18 and updates as community releases in the future.

Currently the package is under final review, which is expected to be completed next week. We also are in the process of updating some dependencies as well, needed for Postgres 18 and are writing a blog on how AIX users can migrate.

So in the first week of November we will release Postgres 18 in AIX Toolbox. 

Hi,

Thank you for the previous updates.
We've noticed that the AIX Toolbox still provides only PostgreSQL version 15, and we haven't seen a new release yet.

Could you please share the current status of PostgreSQL 18 for AIX?
We're very interested in testing and deploying the latest PostgreSQL version on IBM Power systems, as it's crucial for us to take full advantage of the new performance and HA improvements available in PostgreSQL 17/18.

Any estimated release timeline or confirmation that the build is nearing publication would be highly appreciated.

Thank you in advance for your help and continued work on the AIX packages.

Best regards,

UPDATE:

We have built the latest release version, 18, of Postgres, and initial testing is also complete. Our team will do further functional testing, DNF testing, and additional validations in the coming weeks. Following the required reviews and approvals, we expect to release Postgres in the next couple of weeks if further testing goes well. We will keep you informed of any updates/changes in the timeline.

Thank you for your interest in Postgres. 

Hi,

You can expect it in the coming quarter. 

We are currently building release 18 as of now. Once the build and testing phase is done and all goes smoothly post approvals, then you can expect regular updates. 

We will keep you updated in the next 2 weeks about the same.

That is excellent news, thank you very much for the update.
Could you please let me know when we can expect the new PostgreSQL package to be available for installation in the AIX Toolbox?
Additionally, I would like to ask if these updates could be delivered on a more regular basis to ensure proper PostgreSQL functionality, timely bug fixes, and the latest security patches. This is very important for us in order to use the solution safely and effectively in production environments.

There is a plan to update Postgresql to 17 or later version in AIX Toolbox soon. 

I would like to draw your attention to the urgent need for updating PostgreSQL packages available in the IBM AIX Toolbox. At the moment, only version 15 is available, while the PostgreSQL community already maintains version 17, and version 18 is about to be released. Such a significant delay creates serious limitations in terms of both performance and security for systems running on AIX.

PostgreSQL is a critical component in many enterprise and production environments, and the lack of current versions directly impacts the adoption of AIX in modern database deployments. Specifically:

1. Security – older versions do not contain the latest security fixes, which exposes systems to potential vulnerabilities. Regular updates are a standard requirement in enterprise environments.
2. Performance – versions 16 and 17 introduce significant improvements, such as better parallelism, more efficient query planning, I/O optimizations, and enhancements for handling large workloads.
3. New features – missing access to newer versions limits the use of advanced capabilities, including improved replication logic, enhanced validation mechanisms, and new SQL functionality important in modern enterprise deployments.
4. Consistency and support – many organizations' database modernization strategies require staying aligned with supported PostgreSQL versions. The absence of current builds for AIX forces workarounds or, in some cases, abandonment of AIX despite its stability and performance benefits.

Considering that AIX is widely used in mission-critical environments, providing up-to-date PostgreSQL packages in the AIX Toolbox is essential to fully leverage the strengths of this platform while maintaining compliance with best practices for security and performance.

I kindly request that you prioritize the compilation and release of the latest PostgreSQL version (at least 17) in the AIX Toolbox. This will allow organizations to continue adopting AIX as a reliable and efficient database platform without compromising security or performance.

Thank you in advance for your feedback regarding plans in this area.

Hello Kamil

There are currently no plans to upgrade PostgreSQL. Are you looking for any specific features available in PostgreSQL16?

Thanks 
Sumitra

Hello,

Does AIX Toolbox community plan to provide a newer version of PostgreSQL? (now version 15 is available) 

e.g. we would be interested in the PostgreSQL16 version.

Hi,

https://community.ibm.com/community/user/blogs/aditya-kamath/2025/11/06/postgresql18-and-pgvector-on-aix

PostgreSQL 18 is available. Kindly read the blog. Let us know if you need anything. Also, do try pgvector as well.

Hi,

Thank you for checking in.

We have completed the DNF, functional, and ecosystem testing. All is good, and it works smoothly in AIX.
AIX users will get Postgres 18 and updates as community releases in the future.

Currently the package is under final review, which is expected to be completed next week. We also are in the process of updating some dependencies as well, needed for Postgres 18 and are writing a blog on how AIX users can migrate.

So in the first week of November we will release Postgres 18 in AIX Toolbox. 

Hi,

Thank you for the previous updates.
We've noticed that the AIX Toolbox still provides only PostgreSQL version 15, and we haven't seen a new release yet.

Could you please share the current status of PostgreSQL 18 for AIX?
We're very interested in testing and deploying the latest PostgreSQL version on IBM Power systems, as it's crucial for us to take full advantage of the new performance and HA improvements available in PostgreSQL 17/18.

Any estimated release timeline or confirmation that the build is nearing publication would be highly appreciated.

Thank you in advance for your help and continued work on the AIX packages.

Best regards,

UPDATE:

We have built the latest release version, 18, of Postgres, and initial testing is also complete. Our team will do further functional testing, DNF testing, and additional validations in the coming weeks. Following the required reviews and approvals, we expect to release Postgres in the next couple of weeks if further testing goes well. We will keep you informed of any updates/changes in the timeline.

Thank you for your interest in Postgres. 

Hi,

You can expect it in the coming quarter. 

We are currently building release 18 as of now. Once the build and testing phase is done and all goes smoothly post approvals, then you can expect regular updates. 

We will keep you updated in the next 2 weeks about the same.

That is excellent news, thank you very much for the update.
Could you please let me know when we can expect the new PostgreSQL package to be available for installation in the AIX Toolbox?
Additionally, I would like to ask if these updates could be delivered on a more regular basis to ensure proper PostgreSQL functionality, timely bug fixes, and the latest security patches. This is very important for us in order to use the solution safely and effectively in production environments.

There is a plan to update Postgresql to 17 or later version in AIX Toolbox soon. 

I would like to draw your attention to the urgent need for updating PostgreSQL packages available in the IBM AIX Toolbox. At the moment, only version 15 is available, while the PostgreSQL community already maintains version 17, and version 18 is about to be released. Such a significant delay creates serious limitations in terms of both performance and security for systems running on AIX.

PostgreSQL is a critical component in many enterprise and production environments, and the lack of current versions directly impacts the adoption of AIX in modern database deployments. Specifically:

1. Security – older versions do not contain the latest security fixes, which exposes systems to potential vulnerabilities. Regular updates are a standard requirement in enterprise environments.
2. Performance – versions 16 and 17 introduce significant improvements, such as better parallelism, more efficient query planning, I/O optimizations, and enhancements for handling large workloads.
3. New features – missing access to newer versions limits the use of advanced capabilities, including improved replication logic, enhanced validation mechanisms, and new SQL functionality important in modern enterprise deployments.
4. Consistency and support – many organizations' database modernization strategies require staying aligned with supported PostgreSQL versions. The absence of current builds for AIX forces workarounds or, in some cases, abandonment of AIX despite its stability and performance benefits.

Considering that AIX is widely used in mission-critical environments, providing up-to-date PostgreSQL packages in the AIX Toolbox is essential to fully leverage the strengths of this platform while maintaining compliance with best practices for security and performance.

I kindly request that you prioritize the compilation and release of the latest PostgreSQL version (at least 17) in the AIX Toolbox. This will allow organizations to continue adopting AIX as a reliable and efficient database platform without compromising security or performance.

Thank you in advance for your feedback regarding plans in this area.

Hello Kamil

There are currently no plans to upgrade PostgreSQL. Are you looking for any specific features available in PostgreSQL16?

Thanks 
Sumitra

Hello,

Does AIX Toolbox community plan to provide a newer version of PostgreSQL? (now version 15 is available) 

e.g. we would be interested in the PostgreSQL16 version.