docs: announce 1.25.1 and 1.24.3 (#264)

Closes #261

Signed-off-by: Gabriele Bartolini <[email protected]>

Author: gbartolini

content/releases/cloudnative-pg-1-25.1-released/index.md

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+title: "CloudNativePG 1.25.1 and 1.24.3 Released!"
+date: 2025-02-28T21:53:07+01:00
+draft: false
+image:
+    url: pexels-chris-clark-1933184-16116726.jpg
+    attribution: from <a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/large-elephant-on-grassland-16116726/">Chris Clark</a>
+author: gbartolini
+tags:
+ - release
+ - postgresql
+ - postgres
+ - kubernetes
+ - k8s
+ - cloudnativepg
+summary: The CloudNativePG community has released new updates for the 1.25 and 1.24 versions of the CloudNativePG operator.
+---
+
+The **CloudNativePG Community** is pleased to announce the release of the
+**CloudNativePG Operator** versions 1.25.1 and 1.24.3. Notably, this is our
+first release since joining the CNCF Sandbox.
+
+Key Updates in this release:
+
+- **Operator Startup Probe:** Enhanced reliability during initialization by
+  introducing a startup probe to prevent premature liveness probe failures.
+
+- **Security Enhancements:** Strengthened the operator image build process by
+  signing images with `cosign`, generating OCI attestations that include
+  Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) and provenance data, and adding OCI
+  annotations for improved traceability and integrity.
+
+- **Backup Reliability Fixes:** Resolved several race conditions affecting
+  volume snapshot backups, improving backup stability and consistency.
+
+For comprehensive details, please refer to the full release notes:
+
+- [Release notes for 1.25.1](https://cloudnative-pg.io/documentation/1.25/release_notes/v1.25/)
+- [Release notes for 1.24.3](https://cloudnative-pg.io/documentation/1.24/release_notes/v1.24/)
+
+Thank you for your continued support. Upgrade today to fully harness the
+capabilities of your PostgreSQL clusters!
+
+---
+
+## Upgrade Recommendations
+
+- **Version 1.25.1:** We strongly recommend upgrading to this version promptly
+  to benefit from the latest improvements.
+
+- **Version 1.24.3:** For users on version 1.24, updating to 1.24.3 is
+  essential for continued stability and support. Please note that support for
+  version 1.24 will conclude on **March 23, 2025**.
+
+Before proceeding with the upgrade, ensure you review the
+[upgrade instructions](https://cloudnative-pg.io/documentation/1.25/installation_upgrade/#upgrading-to-125-from-a-previous-minor-version)
+carefully.
+
+---
+
+## Join Our Community
+
+We invite you to become an active member of our open-source, vendor-neutral
+community. Connect with us through our
+[Slack channel](https://join.slack.com/t/cloudnativepg/shared_invite/zt-30a6l6bp3-u1lNAmh~N02Cfiv2utKTFg)
+and stay informed about the latest developments by following us on
+[Twitter](https://twitter.com/CloudNativePg).
+
+If you're using CloudNativePG in production, consider
+[adding your organization as an adopter](https://github.com/cloudnative-pg/cloudnative-pg/blob/main/ADOPTERS.md)
+to support the project's growth and evolution.
+
+<!--
+## About CloudNativePG
+
+[CloudNativePG](https://cloudnative-pg.io) is an open-source Kubernetes
+Operator specifically designed for PostgreSQL workloads. It manages the entire
+lifecycle of a PostgreSQL cluster, including bootstrapping, configuration, high
+availability, connection routing, and comprehensive backup and disaster
+recovery mechanisms. By leveraging PostgreSQL's native streaming replication,
+CloudNativePG efficiently distributes data across pods, nodes, and zones using
+standard Kubernetes patterns, enabling seamless scaling of replicas in a
+Kubernetes-native manner. Originally developed and supported by
+[EDB](https://www.enterprisedb.com/), CloudNativePG is a CNCF Sandbox project
+and the sole PostgreSQL operator in this category.
+-->
+<!--
+Tweet
+
+🚀 CloudNativePG 1.25.1 & 1.24.3 are out!
+
+Our first release as a CNCF Sandbox project brings key fixes, security
+improvements, and better backup reliability. Upgrade now! 🔄
+
+🔗 Release notes: https://cloudnative-pg.io/documentation/1.25/release_notes/v1.25/
+
+#PostgreSQL #Kubernetes #CloudNativePG
+
+--->