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Postgres 18 New Default for Data Checksums and How to Deal with Upgrades

· Crunchy Data · Dec. 11, 2025, 4:34 p.m.

Postgres 18 postgresql Data Integrity Database Management Software upgrades

Summary

Postgres 18 introduces data checksums as a default feature to enhance data integrity, but developers should be prepared for potential upgrade challenges due to this change.

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