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# [How to upgrade TimescaleDB (and PostgreSQL) in a container](https://blog.samn.co.uk/how-to-upgrade-timescaledb-and-postgresql-in-a-container?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

I have a TimescaleDB container running on my home server, and recently I wanted to upgrade it from PostgreSQL 13 to PostgreSQL 16. This post documents the process I settled on (and hints at the false starts along the way!) I have a handful of sensors...

Sep 7, 2024 · 6 min read · blog.samn.co.uk  
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