ClusterControl adds in-place major PostgreSQL upgrade and pgvector extension in latest release
We’re thrilled to announce that ClusterControl (CC) version 1.9.8 is now available! This latest release brings a range of exciting features to ClusterControl users, including an in-place major version upgrade for PostgreSQL, the addition of...
The what, why, and how of Elasticsearch failover
Elasticsearch failover - what is it? Why did it happen? Why would you bother? Failover is a common situation in a database world. Some failovers are planned upfront, tested in detail and executed by following...
The most noteworthy improvements in MariaDB 10.11
Improving on its predecessor, MariaDB 10.6, MariaDB 10.11 is the latest long-term stable series. It was released in February 2023 with ClusterControl support introduced in August of the same year. So what's new? We'll take...
Importance of a cloud exit strategy and how to plan one
Nowadays, cloud computing has become an integral part of many companies. It offers flexibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. However, despite the numerous benefits, it is crucial for businesses to have a cloud exit strategy in place....
What’s new in SQL Server 2022
SQL Server 2022 is the latest database version released by Microsoft in November 2022. The release builds upon previous versions to add more choice for SQL Server users when it comes to development languages, data...
3 principles of Sovereign DBaaS and how ClusterControl supports them
In today’s era, where decision making has to be rapid and data-driven, the data that your business aggregates is increasingly critical. And as more and more regulation is passed, data sovereignty is now a significant...
What’s new in MongoDB 6
MongoDB 6.0 is a major release by MongoDB launched in July 2022. In the release, MongoDB introduced a bunch of new features and improvements aimed at removing complexity – so that users don’t have to...
Best Practices for Scaling A Multi-Cloud Database Infrastructure
Scaling a multi-cloud database infrastructure can be a complex and challenging task, but it's essential for businesses that require high scalability, availability, and reliability. With multi-cloud becoming increasingly popular, organizations are leveraging the benefits of...
ClusterControl adds Enterprise Binaries and new GUI in latest release
We’re excited to announce that ClusterControl v1.9.7 is now available! This latest release brings a major milestone —the official launch of our new web frontend, ClusterControl GUI v2. With a host of new features and...
4 Major Challenges of Operating A Multi-Cloud Database
Multi-cloud databases tend to be quite complex in terms of environment design. There are multiple aspects that have to be considered before deciding on the way the environment will be built. But you have to...
10 Considerations for Architecting a Multi-Cloud Database
Thinking about architecting a multi-cloud database? It’s an increasingly common topology nowadays. The adoption rate of a multi-cloud approach has been growing fast for years. It’s a solid option for a disaster recovery plan (DRP)...
Enabling enterprise logging with Elasticsearch, Kibana, and ClusterControl
Today’s typical enterprise database deployment footprint consists of different types of databases, each suited to the applications serving specific business needs. This may include SQL (MySQL/MariaDB, PostgreSQL, Redis, SQL Server, etc) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis,...