To better meet your requirements, AnalyticDB for PostgreSQL regularly updates its
kernels. When you create an AnalyticDB for PostgreSQL instance, the latest kernel
is used by default. When a kernel update is released, you need to update the kernel
of your instance to use the extensions provided with the latest kernel. This topic
describes how to update the kernel of an instance.
Note When you update the kernel of an instance, the instance restarts and is unavailable
during the restart. We recommend that you update a kernel during off-peak hours.
To update the kernel of an instance, follow these steps:
- Log on to the AnalyticDB for PostgreSQL console.
- In the top navigation bar of the page, select the region where the target instance
resides, such as China (Hangzhou).
- Find the target instance and click its ID.
- In the upper-right corner of the page that appears, click Upgrade Minor Version. In the message that appears, click OK. If your account is bound to your mobile phone number, you must provide a verification
code.
Note The update of a kernel can take 3 to 30 minutes, and the target instance is unavailable
during the update. Therefore, we recommend that you make appropriate preparations
before the update. After the update is complete, the instance enters the Running state,
and you can access databases in it.
You can view the instance status in the console. If the update is complete, the instance
enters the Running state. Otherwise, the instance remains in the Upgrading state. Before the update, the system checks the kernel version of your instance.
If you are already using the latest kernel, the system skips the update and instance
restart.
View the kernel version of an instance
Connect to the target instance and run show rds_release_date;
.
postgres=# show rds_release_date;
rds_release_date
------------------
20190603
(1 row)
If you want to check whether you are using the latest kernel or want to view the features
provided by the current kernel, see Release notes.
Related operations
Operation |
Description |
UpgradeDBInstance |
Updates the kernel of an AnalyticDB for PostgreSQL instance. |