Update the kernel of an AnalyticDB for PostgreSQL instance

To update the kernel of an instance, follow these steps:

1. Log on to the AnalyticDB for PostgreSQL console.
2. In the top navigation bar of the page, select the region where the target instance resides, such as China (Hangzhou).
3. Find the target instance and click its ID.
4. 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.

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