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Tech Optimizer

October 16, 2025

Microsoft Launches Online Migration for Azure PostgreSQL Flexible Server

Microsoft has introduced online migration for its Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server, enabling organizations to transition their databases with minimal downtime. This feature supports various sources, including on-premises PostgreSQL, Azure VMs, Amazon RDS, Aurora, and Google Cloud SQL, and is accessible through the Azure Portal and Azure CLI. Data remains continuously synchronized between source and target servers, allowing operational continuity during migration. Users can execute a final cutover after halting write operations and validating migrated data. The online migration tool is designed for production workloads requiring high availability, while offline migration is suitable for smaller databases or testing scenarios. This enhancement allows Azure customers to modernize PostgreSQL deployments efficiently, leveraging built-in replication and automation tools to minimize manual intervention and risks.

AppWizard

July 13, 2025

Rockstar support sites let slip that we might be getting current(ish) gen versions of GTA4 and Red Dead Redemption 2—but they probably won’t be anything to write home about on PC

Recent developments suggest potential re-releases of Red Dead Redemption 2 and Grand Theft Auto 4. Evidence includes a screenshot from Rockstar's support website showing an "Online Migration" option for Red Dead Online, indicating a current-generation re-release of RDR2. Additionally, a screenshot from the support page listed PlayStation 4 as a platform option for GTA4, a title that has never been available on PS4, hinting at a possible revival similar to Red Dead Redemption's recent re-release on PS4 and Switch.

AppWizard

March 5, 2025

Grand Theft Auto 5 Enhanced launch is going poorly or well depending on how you look at it: It’s got a ‘mixed’ rating on Steam and is one of the most-played games

Grand Theft Auto 5 Enhanced has launched on Steam, attracting nearly 115,000 concurrent players, with a peak of over 187,000 in the last 24 hours, primarily due to being offered free to existing owners. However, it has not become one of Steam's top-selling games. The Steam rating for GTA 5 Enhanced is "mixed," with 56% of reviews positive, reflecting user frustration. Rockstar Support has noted that some online migrations may take additional time and that suspended or banned accounts may not be eligible for migration. The Enhanced edition has entered Steam's top 10 without significantly affecting the player base of GTA 5 Legacy, which has around 122,000 concurrent players. The Enhanced edition's player count briefly surpassed the Legacy version but has since stabilized. The combined player counts indicate strong engagement with the Grand Theft Auto franchise.