Upgrades don’t have to hurt

PostgreSQL is notorious for having a painful upgrade process. So much so that many users push PostgreSQL way past the end-of-life date, but it doesn’t have to be this way. In this talk, I will take a tour through tools and tricks that a modern DBA can use to get PostgreSQL clusters upgraded with a minimum of hassle. What you need to look out for to ensure your upgrades go smooth like butter. With the correct procedures, upgrading your PostgreSQL cluster can be something to look forward to, rather than dreading it.