AlloyDB for PostgreSQL: Transparent Query Forwarding in Preview
Transparent query forwarding is now available in Preview for AlloyDB for PostgreSQL clusters compatible with PostgreSQL 17 and 18. This feature allows the primary node to intercept read-only queries and forward them to read pool instances, ensuring read-your-writes consistency. This enhancement helps optimize resource utilization and isolate read queries for users running compatible PostgreSQL versions.
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- AlloyDB for PostgreSQL
Transparent query forwarding is now available in Preview for clusters compatible with PostgreSQL 17 and 18. With this feature, the primary node in a cluster intercepts read-only queries and selectively forwards them to read pool instances while maintaining read-your-writes consistency. For more information, see Optimize resources and isolate read queries with transparent query forwarding .
https://docs.cloud.google.com/release-notes#July_23_2026
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