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  • Mar 13, 2024

    Improved

    Aiven for Apache Kafka® Connect

    Debezium connector upgraded to version 2.5

    Starting from March 13, 2024, all new setups of Aiven Kafka Connect services using the Debezium connector will default to version 2.5. Existing setups using Debezium version 1.9 will remain on that version to ensure stability and compatibility. Manual upgrades to version 2.5 are available upon request.

    Key changes:

    • For new setups: Debezium connectors on new Apache Kafka Connect services will default to version 2.5.
    • For existing setups: Setups currently using Debezium version 1.9 will not be automatically upgraded. These setups will continue to use Debezium version 1.9, even during service maintenance.
    • Configuration changes: Starting with version 2.0, Debezium introduced significant changes to configuration parameters. It is recommended to review and test these updates in a non-production environment. For detailed information, see the new configuration namespaces section.
    • Plugin deprecation: With the introduction of Debezium version 2.5, the `wal2json` plugin is now deprecated.

    Actions required:

    • For new setups: No action is needed; Debezium version 2.5 will be used by default.
    • For existing setups opting to upgrade:
      • A maintenance update is required for existing setups to upgrade to Debezium version 2.5. Without this maintenance, your setup will remain on version 1.9.
      • Test your configurations with version 2.5 in a non-production environment to evaluate compatibility.
      • Due to breaking changes, the connector may need to be reconfigured. To upgrade, submit a support ticket. It may be necessary to reconfigure the connector with the new settings.
    • Plugin migration: Debezium version 2.5 has deprecated the wal2json plugin, and we advise users to transition to either the pgoutput or decoderbufs plugins as per Debezium's recommendations.

    Support: If you need help with the upgrade process or have questions regarding Debezium version 2.5, submit a support ticket via our support channel.

  • Mar 12, 2024

    Aiven for Apache Kafka tiered storage update

    The tiered storage feature for Aiven for Apache Kafka® is now accessible for all users to test. Access to this feature has been simplified, removing the need to go through sales and providing direct access.

    Tiered storage is currently in Early Availability, and continuous enhancements are being made. We encourage users to explore Tiered Storage and provide feedback to help refine and improve the feature.

    To learn more, see Tiered storage in Aiven for Apache Kafka documentation.

  • Mar 12, 2024

    New

    Google Cloud

    More GCP cloud regions supported: Berlin (Germany)

    All Aiven services are now available in the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) region europe-west10 (Berlin, Germany).

    Check all supported GCP cloud regions in List of available cloud regions.

  • Mar 4, 2024

    New alert filtering advanced configuration

    Aiven for OpenSearch introduces a new advanced configuration option, plugins.alerting.filter_by_backend_roles, enabling alert filtering based on assigned backend roles. This is beneficial for multi-tenant environments, improving privacy and security. A maintenance update is required to use this feature. For more details, see Aiven for OpenSearch documentation.

  • Feb 27, 2024

    Aiven for PostgreSQL® upgraded to 16.2, 15.6, 14.11, 13.14, and 12.18

    Aiven for PostgreSQL® has been upgraded to latest minor versions 16.2, 15.6, 14.11, 13.14, and 12.18, which contain a variety of fixes to the previous versions. Removing bugs and security vulnerabilities increases database performance, improves service availability, and helps ensure business continuity.

    See PostgreSQL release notes for more details about the PostgreSQL® minor releases.

  • Jan 29, 2024

    New

    Documentation

    New documentation platform

    The documentation tooling and location have been updated. The docs now live on https://aiven.io/docs.

    The new platform will allow us to rework the content more efficiently and to bring a more interactive experience to our users.

  • Jan 22, 2024

  • Jan 19, 2024

    New

    Aiven Console

    Domains and managed users are now generally available

    The managed users feature brings a centralized approach to managing users in your organization. Administrators can edit user profiles, reset passwords, and enforce authentication methods for these users. This feature also lets you manage all users that belong to your company domain.

    With verified domains, existing organization users seamlessly transition into managed users. New users can be provisioned and managed through your identity provider.

  • Jan 18, 2024

    Aiven for Apache Cassandra® upgraded to 4.1

    Aiven for Apache Cassandra® has been upgraded to version 4.1, which contains new features and a variety of improvements to version 4.0.11. Check out Cassandra release notes for all the details on what release 4.1 introduces.

    Key new features

    • Paxos v2
    • Guardrails
    • Client-side password hashing
    • Partition denylist