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One of our customers recently reported that MongoDB’s diagnostic metrics—collected via FTDC (Full-Time Diagnostic Data Capture)—had stopped updating. As a result, no metrics were being collected, either through diagnostic data files or the getDiagnosticData command. Key metrics such as uptime were no longer progressing. While the cluster remained fully operational, the lack of observability introduced a […]

The latest releases from Percona bring targeted improvements that help organizations streamline deployments, strengthen security, and optimize performance in demanding enterprise environments. From Kubernetes-native database management to security-hardened monitoring, these updates ensure businesses can scale efficiently while maintaining high availability and compliance. Percona Everest: Simplified deployments for complex infrastructure Percona Everest, which automates the provisioning […]

With Redis moving away from its open source roots, the key-value store ecosystem is shifting. For over 70% of users, Redis’s recent licensing changes have created an urgent need for a cost-effective, fully open source alternative that avoids vendor lock-in. That’s where Valkey comes in. As a Redis fork that stays true to open source […]

Percona is a leading provider of unbiased, performance-first, open source database solutions that allow organizations to easily, securely, and affordably maintain business agility, minimize risks, and stay competitive, free from vendor lock-in. Percona software is designed for peak performance, uncompromised security, limitless scalability, and disaster-proofed availability.Our Release Roundups showcase the latest Percona software updates, tools, […]

Percona is a leading provider of unbiased, performance-first, open source database solutions that allow organizations to easily, securely, and affordably maintain business agility, minimize risks, and stay competitive, free from vendor lock-in. Percona software is designed for peak performance, uncompromised security, limitless scalability, and disaster-proofed availability.Our Release Roundups showcase the latest Percona software updates, tools, […]

Welcome to the first release roundup of 2024… and we’ve been busy! Percona is a leading provider of unbiased, performance-first, open source database solutions that allow organizations to easily, securely, and affordably maintain business agility, minimize risks, and stay competitive, free from vendor lock-in. Percona software is designed for peak performance, uncompromised security, limitless scalability, […]

Percona is a leading provider of unbiased, performance-first, open source database solutions that allow organizations to easily, securely, and affordably maintain business agility, minimize risks, and stay competitive, free from vendor lock-in. Percona software is designed for peak performance, uncompromised security, limitless scalability, and disaster-proofed availability.

Our Release Roundups showcase the latest Percona software updates, tools, and features to help you manage and deploy our software. It offers highlights, critical information, links to the full release notes, and direct links to the software or service itself to download.

Today’s post includes those releases and updates that have come out since December 4, 2023. Take a look.

Percona Monitoring and Management 2.41.0

Percona Monitoring and Management 2.41.0 was released on December 12, 2023. It is an open source database monitoring, management, and observability solution for MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB. A release highlight is that to improve the gathering and sharing of PMM metrics and data, we’ve now integrated the pmm_dump client utility into PMM. Initially a standalone client for PMM Server, PMM Dump is now accessible in the PMM user interface. This integration enables you to collect PMM data to share with our Support team.

Download Percona Monitoring and Management 2.41.0

Percona Distribution for PostgreSQL 14.10

Percona Distribution for PostgreSQL 14.10 was released on December 5, 2023. It is a solution with the collection of tools from PostgreSQL community that are tested to work together and serve to assist you in deploying and managing PostgreSQL. The aim of Percona Distribution for PostgreSQL is to address operational issues like high availability, disaster recovery, security, observability, spatial data handling, performance and scalability, and others that enterprises are facing. A release highlight is that Docker images are now available for x86_64 architectures. Their inclusion in the distribution aims to simplify the developers’ experience with the Distribution.

Download Percona Distribution for PostgreSQL 14.10

Percona Distribution for PostgreSQL 13.13

On December 6, 2023, we released Percona Distribution for PostgreSQL 13.13, which is based on PostgreSQL 13.13. Release highlights include:

• Telemetry is now enabled in Percona Distribution for PostgreSQL to fill in the gaps in our understanding of how you use it and help us improve our products. Participation in the anonymous program is optional. You can opt-out if you prefer not to share this information. Find more information in the Telemetry on Percona Distribution for PostgreSQL document.
• The percona-postgis33 and percona-pgaudit packages on YUM-based operating systems are renamed percona-postgis33_13 and percona-pgaudit13 respectively

Download Percona Distribution for PostgreSQL 13.13

Percona Distribution for PostgreSQL 12.17

Percona Distribution for PostgreSQL 12.17 was released on December 12, 2023. This release of Percona Distribution for PostgreSQL is based on PostgreSQL 12.17.

Download Percona Distribution for PostgreSQL 12.17

Percona Distribution for PostgreSQL 11.22

Percona Distribution for PostgreSQL 11.22 was released on December 13, 2023. Release highlights include:

• This is the last minor release of PostgreSQL 11. Learn more about PostgreSQL 11 end of life implications.
• Docker images are now available for x86_64 architectures. Their inclusion in the distribution aims to simplify the developers’ experience with the Distribution. Refer to the Docker guide for how to run Percona Distribution for PostgreSQL in Docker.

Download Percona Distribution for PostgreSQL 11.22

Percona Server for MySQL 5.7.44-48

Percona Server for MySQL 5.7.44-48 was released on December 5, 2023. It includes all the features and bug fixes available in MySQL 5.7.44 Community Edition in addition to enterprise-grade features developed by Percona. Find the complete list of additions or bug fixes in the release notes.

Please note: Percona Server for MySQL 5.7.44-48 is the final release of the Percona Server for MySQL 5.7 series.

Download Percona Server for MySQL 5.7.44-48

Percona XtraBackup 8.2.0-1

Percona XtraBackup 8.2.0-1 was released on December 12, 2023. It is a 100% open source backup solution for all versions of Percona Server for MySQL and MySQL that performs online non-blocking, tightly compressed, highly secure full backups on transactional systems. Maintain fully available applications during planned maintenance windows with Percona XtraBackup.

Release highlights include:

• Percona XtraBackup 8.2.0-1 is based on MySQL 8.2 and fully supports the Percona Server for MySQL 8.2 Innovation series and the MySQL 8.2 Innovation series. This release allows taking backups of Percona Server 8.2.0-1 and MySQL 8.2.
• Use the Percona XtraBackup 8.0 series to take backups of Percona Server for MySQL 8.0.x or MySQL 8.0.x. Percona XtraBackup 8.2.0-1 does not take a backup of the Percona Server for MySQL 8.0 or the MySQL 8.0.x series.

Install Percona XtraBackup 8.2.0-1

Percona Xtrabackup 2.4.29

Percona Xtrabackup 2.4.29 was released on December 18, 2023. Percona XtraBackup 2.4.29 is the final release of the Percona XtraBackup 2.4 series. This release merges the MySQL 5.7.44 code base. This release does not contain new improvements or new bug fixes from Percona. We recommend that you either upgrade to MySQL 8.0 or stay on 5.7

Install Percona Xtrabackup 2.4.29

Percona Distribution for MongoDB 7.0.4

Percona Distribution for MongoDB 7.0.4 was released on December 11, 2023. It is a freely available MongoDB database alternative, giving you a single solution that combines enterprise components from the open source community, designed and tested to work together. The aim of Percona Distribution for MongoDB is to enable you to run and operate your MongoDB efficiently with the data being consistently backed up. Release highlights include:

• AWS IAM authentication is now generally available, enabling you to use this functionality in production environments.
• Added the ability to configure the retry behavior for Percona Server for MongoDB to connect to the KMIP server when using data-at-rest encryption
• Percona Server for MongoDB now includes telemetry that fills in the gaps in our understanding of how you use our products and how we can better improve them. Participation in the anonymous program is optional. You can opt-out if you prefer not to share this information. Read more about Telemetry.

Download Percona Distribution for MongoDB 7.0.4

Percona Server for MongoDB 7.0.4-2

On December 11, 2023, we released Percona Server for MongoDB 7.0.4-2. We are pleased to announce the general availability of Percona Server for MongoDB 7.0.4-2 – the drop-in replacement for MongoDB Community Edition. Percona Server for MongoDB supports MongoDB community protocols and drivers and enhances it with enterprise-grade features for free, enabling you to effectively meet the requirements of your organization in terms of high availability, reliability, and data security.

Download Percona Server for MongoDB 7.0.4-2

Percona Distribution for MongoDB 6.0.12

Percona Distribution for MongoDB 6.0.12 was released on December 14, 2023. This release is based on PostgreSQL 11.22. A release highlight is the fix of the routing issue with sharded time series collections which could result in metadata inconsistency. The issue occurred when the documents that have the shard key containing the embedded object composed of multiple fields are routed to an incorrect shard and become orphanated. As a result orphanated documents may not be returned when queried through the mongos and/or may be deleted. The issue affects time series sharded collections starting in MongoDB version 5.0.6 through versions 5.0.21, 6.0.11 and 7.0.2.

Download Percona Distribution for MongoDB 6.0.12

Percona Server for MongoDB  6.0.12-9

Percona Server for MongoDB 6.0.12-9 was also released on December 14, 2023. It is an enhanced, source-available, and highly-scalable database that is a fully-compatible, drop-in replacement for MongoDB Community Edition 6.0.12. It is based on MongoDB 6.0.12 Community Edition and supports the upstream protocols and drivers.

Download Percona Server for MongoDB  6.0.12-9

That’s it for this roundup, and be sure to follow us on Twitter to stay up-to-date on the most recent releases! Percona is a leader in providing best-of-breed enterprise-class support, consulting, managed services, training, and software for MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, and other open source databases in on-premises and cloud environments and is trusted by global brands to unify, monitor, manage, secure, and optimize their database environments.

Percona is a leading provider of unbiased, performance-first, open source database solutions that allow organizations to easily, securely, and affordably maintain business agility, minimize risks, and stay competitive, free from vendor lock-in. Percona software is designed for peak performance, uncompromised security, limitless scalability, and disaster-proofed availability.

Our Release Roundups showcase the latest Percona software updates, tools, and features to help you manage and deploy our software. It offers highlights, critical information, links to the full release notes, and direct links to the software or service itself to download.

Today’s post includes those releases and updates that have come out since November 13, 2023. Take a look.

Percona Distribution for MySQL (PS-based variant) 8.1.0

On November 27, 2023, Percona Distribution for MySQL (PS-based variant) 8.1.0 was released. It is the most stable, scalable, and secure open source MySQL distribution based on Percona Server for MySQL. A release highlight is the implementation of telemetry in Percona Server for MySQL that fills in the gaps in our understanding of how you use Percona Server for MySQL to improve our products. Participation in the anonymous program is optional. You can opt out if you prefer not to share this information. Find more information in the Telemetry on Percona Server for MySQL document. Also, in this release, the mysql_native_password authentication plugin is deprecated and subject to removal in a future version.

Download Percona Distribution for MySQL (PS-based variant) 8.1.0

Percona Server for MySQL 8.1.0-1

Percona Server for MySQL 8.1.0-1 was released on November 27, 2023. It is a freely available, fully compatible, enhanced, and open source drop-in replacement for any MySQL database and includes all the features and bug fixes available in the MySQL 8.1 Community Edition in addition to enterprise-grade features developed by Percona. Improvements and bug fixes introduced by Oracle for MySQL 8.1 are included in Percona Server for MySQL. Please review the release notes for a full list of features and depreciations.

Download Percona Server for MySQL 8.1.0-1

Percona Distribution for PostgreSQL 16.1

On November 29, 2023, we released Percona Distribution for PostgreSQL 16.1. Percona Distribution for PostgreSQL is a solution with the collection of tools from the PostgreSQL community that are tested to work together and serve to assist you in deploying and managing PostgreSQL.  A release highlight is that telemetry is now enabled in Percona Distribution for PostgreSQL to fill in the gaps in our understanding of how you use it and help us improve our products. Participation in the anonymous program is optional. You can opt-out if you prefer not to share this information. Find more information in the Telemetry on Percona Distribution for PostgreSQL document.

Download Percona Distribution for PostgreSQL 16.1

Percona Distribution for PostgreSQL 15.5

Percona Distribution for PostgreSQL 15.5 was released on November 30, 2023. This release of Percona Distribution for PostgreSQL is based on PostgreSQL 15.5. Release highlights include:

• Docker images are now available for x86_64 architectures. They aim to simplify the developers’ experience with the Distribution.
• Telemetry is now enabled in Percona Distribution for PostgreSQL to fill in the gaps in our understanding of how you use it and help us improve our products.
• The percona-postgis33 and percona-pgaudit packages on YUM-based operating systems are renamed percona-postgis33_15 and percona-pgaudit15 respectively

Download Percona Distribution for PostgreSQL 15.5

Percona XtraBackup 8.0.35-30

Percona XtraBackup 8.0.35-30 was released on December 4, 2023. This release merges the MySQL 8.0.35 code base, and includes several bug fixes, including:

• PXB-3003: Percona XtraBackup discovering redo logs to parse and the server purging redo logs simultaneously could cause a race condition.
• PXB-3147: Percona XtraBackup failed to execute the DO innodb_redo_log_consumer_register("PXB"); query.
• PXB-3181: The use of the innodb-use-native-aio=true option resulted in printing duplicate timestamps.

Download Percona XtraBackup 8.0.35-30

Percona Backup for MongoDB 2.3.1

On December 4, 2023, Percona Backup for MongoDB 2.3.1 was released. It is a distributed, low-impact solution for consistent backups of MongoDB sharded clusters and replica sets. This is a tool for creating consistent backups across a MongoDB sharded cluster (or a non-sharded replica set) and for restoring those backups to a specific point in time. Release highlights include:

• Added support for Percona Server for MongoDB 7.0.
• The ability to define custom endpoints when using Microsoft Azure Blob Storage for backups
• Improved PBM Docker image to allow making physical backups with the shared mongodb data volume
• Updated Golang libraries that include fixes for the security vulnerability CVE-2023-39325.

Download Percona Backup for MongoDB 2.3.1

That’s it for this roundup, and be sure to follow us on Twitter to stay up-to-date on the most recent releases! Percona is a leader in providing best-of-breed enterprise-class support, consulting, managed services, training, and software for MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, and other open source databases in on-premises and cloud environments and is trusted by global brands to unify, monitor, manage, secure, and optimize their database environments.

To maintain competitiveness and operational efficiency — not to mention ensure security and compliance when your database version reaches End of Life (EOL)  – it’s crucial to upgrade your database systems from time to time. When it comes to undertaking this considerable (and potentially time-consuming) project, you generally have one of two options: DIY upgrades or a database upgrade service. Each approach has its own set of advantages and challenges that can significantly impact the success of your upgrade.

Do-it-yourself (DIY) database upgrades vs a database upgrade consulting services

DIY upgrades

A DIY approach to database upgrades is often tempting for organizations looking to minimize costs and maintain control over their systems. The DIY route provides a hands-on experience and a deeper understanding of the internal workings of your database. It can be a good fit for those with in-house expertise capable of managing the complexities involved in an upgrade. The potential for cost savings is also an advantage — DIY means not having to hire (or pay) anyone else. 

However, the challenges of DIY upgrades are significant. They require a substantial time investment and a steep learning curve, especially for complex databases or those without an in-house IT team with the necessary skills. There’s also a higher risk of errors, which can lead to downtime, data loss, and security vulnerabilities. Plus, there’s the risk that if things go truly sideways, you can end up spending a lot more money than you saved by not hiring a database upgrade consulting service. 

Database upgrade consulting services 

Opting for a professional upgrade service, on the other hand, provides expertise and a structured approach to your upgrade. These services come with teams of experts who are well-versed in the latest technologies and can offer insights into best practices — and anticipate any potential challenges —  for your specific database environment.

One of the most compelling reasons to choose a professional service is the reduced risk. Upgrade services often have proven methodologies, robust testing procedures, and backup strategies to ensure a smooth transition with minimal downtime. This can be particularly important for businesses that rely heavily on their database for daily operations.

Additionally, choosing a professional service can be more cost-effective in the long run. While there is an upfront cost, the expertise provided can prevent costly mistakes and inefficiencies. These services can also often complete upgrades faster than an internal team might, allowing your staff to focus on core business activities rather than the intricacies of a database upgrade.

Choosing the right database upgrade consulting service

The significance of choosing the right database upgrade consulting service cannot be overstated. It’s about finding a partner that understands the nuances of your data environment and has the expertise to enhance its function without interrupting your business operations. The reliability of the service provider should be your north star. This includes their track record, the robustness of their infrastructure, and their ability to deliver on promises without causing disruptions to your business.

Understanding your specific systems 

Compatibility with existing systems is critical. An upgrade isn’t just about the latest features; it’s about ensuring those new features work harmoniously with your existing applications and software. The right service provider will have a deep understanding of different database architectures and will be adept at integrating new technologies with legacy systems.  Better yet, choose a provider with multi-database expertise. 

Minimizing downtime and performance disruptions 

Minimizing downtime and performance disruptions is a top priority. The best database service providers use sophisticated tools and techniques to ensure that upgrades are seamless, often executed with zero downtime strategies.

Service reliability

Service reliability goes beyond mere uptime. It encompasses the provider’s ability to foresee challenges and mitigate them proactively. It’s the assurance that your database is in capable hands, maintained by experts who ensure it operates at peak efficiency.

Customer support and expertise 

Excellent customer support and expertise are non-negotiable. The right database upgrade service offers access to a team of experts who can provide insightful consultations and rapid responses to your concerns. This ensures that any issue is resolved swiftly, keeping your database running smoothly.

Effective security measures 

In today’s digital landscape, security measures in place are as crucial as the database’s performance. The upgrade service must demonstrate a comprehensive approach to security, safeguarding your data against all forms of vulnerabilities and ensuring compliance with global data protection regulations.

Why Percona stands out for database upgrade consulting services

At Percona, our unique blend of technical excellence, open source commitment, technology-agnostic expertise, and an unwavering focus on customer success sets us apart. 

We’ve been successfully upgrading databases across various industries and database types for nearly two decades. Our approach reduces unnecessary expenditures, maximizes resource utilization, and minimizes downtime. You’ll benefit from a comprehensive upgrade service that aligns with your budget and goals 

 

Learn more about Percona upgrade services

Percona is a leading provider of unbiased, performance-first, open source database solutions that allow organizations to easily, securely, and affordably maintain business agility, minimize risks, and stay competitive, free from vendor lock-in. Percona software is designed for peak performance, uncompromised security, limitless scalability, and disaster-proofed availability.

Our Release Roundups showcase the latest Percona software updates, tools, and features to help you manage and deploy our software. It offers highlights, critical information, links to the full release notes, and direct links to the software or service itself to download.

Today’s post includes those releases and updates that have come out since October 31, 2023. Take a look.

Updated Release of Percona Distribution for PostgreSQL 16.0

The updated release of Percona Distribution for PostgreSQL 16.0 came out on November 2, 2023. It includes the Docker images for x86_64 architectures and aims to simplify the developers’ experience with the Distribution. Refer to the Docker guide for how to run Percona Distribution for PostgreSQL in Docker.

Download the Updated Release of Percona Distribution for PostgreSQL 16.0

Percona Distribution for MySQL (PXC-based variation) 8.0.34

Percona Distribution for MySQL (PXC-based variation) 8.0.34 was released on November 1, 2023. It is the most stable, scalable, and secure open source MySQL distribution, with two download options: one based on Percona Server for MySQL and one based on Percona XtraDB Cluster. This release is focused on the Percona XtraDB Cluster-based deployment variation and is based on Percona XtraDB Cluster 8.0.34

Download Percona Distribution for MySQL (PXC-based variation) 8.0.34

Percona XtraDB Cluster 8.0.34-26

On November 1, 2023, Percona XtraDB Cluster 8.0.34-26 was released. It supports critical business applications in your public, private, or hybrid cloud environment. Our free, open source, enterprise-grade solution includes the high availability and security features your business requires to meet your customer expectations and business goals. Percona XtraDB Cluster implements telemetry that fills in the gaps in our understanding of how you use Percona XtraDB Cluster to improve our products. Participation in the anonymous program is optional. You can opt-out if you prefer not to share this information. Find more information in the Telemetry on Percona XtraDB Cluster document.

Download Percona XtraDB Cluster 8.0.34-26

Percona XtraBackup 8.1.0-1

Percona XtraBackup 8.1.0-1 was released on November 2, 2023. It is a 100% open source backup solution for all versions of Percona Server for MySQL and MySQL® that performs online non-blocking, tightly compressed, highly secure full backups on transactional systems. This is an Innovation release. This type of release is only supported for a short time and is designed to be used in an environment with fast upgrade cycles. Developers and DBAs are exposed to the latest features and improvements.

Download Percona XtraBackup 8.1.0-1

Percona Distribution for MongoDB 5.0.22

On November 9, 2023, we released Percona Distribution for MongoDB 5.0.22, a freely available MongoDB database alternative, giving you a single solution that combines enterprise components from the open source community, designed and tested to work together. It includes Percona Server for MongoDB and Percona Backup for MongoDB.

Bug fixes and improvements provided by MongoDB are included in Percona Server for MongoDB, and there are several enhancements to Percona Backup for MongoDB 2.3.0. Please review the release notes.

Download Percona Distribution for MongoDB 5.0.22

Percona Server for MongoDB 5.0.22-19

Percona Server for MongoDB 5.0.22-19 was released on November 9, 2023. It is an enhanced, source-available, and highly-scalable database that is a fully-compatible, drop-in replacement for MongoDB 5.0.22 Community Edition, supporting MongoDB 5.0.22 protocols and drivers. A release highlight is that you can now configure the retry behavior for Percona Server for MongoDB to connect to the KMIP server when using data-at-rest encryption.

Download Percona Server for MongoDB 5.0.22-19 

That’s it for this roundup, and be sure to follow us on Twitter to stay up-to-date on the most recent releases! Percona is a leader in providing best-of-breed enterprise-class support, consulting, managed services, training, and software for MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, and other open source databases in on-premises and cloud environments and is trusted by global brands to unify, monitor, manage, secure, and optimize their database environments.