Azure Managed Instance for Apache Cassandra v5.0 Generally Available!
Table of Contents
- Recommended Upgrade Approach
- How to upgrade
- What This Means in Azure Managed Instance
- CQL Examples for Cassandra v5.0 Features
Recommended Upgrade Approach
To ensure a smooth upgrade to Cassandra v5.0, it is recommended to add an additional data center (DC) before initiating the upgrade. Performing the upgrade within the lenient upgrade window is strongly advised to maintain optimal performance and supportability.
How to upgrade
- Step 1: From overview, click on update.
- Step 2: Choose Cassandra Version v5.0 and click on update.
What This Means in Azure Managed Instance
Running Cassandra v5.0 in Azure Managed Instance allows you to leverage all OSS improvements with Azure’s enterprise-grade reliability, security, and scalability.
CQL Examples for Cassandra v5.0 Features
Vector Search Example
// Vector Search Example
ACID Transactions Example
// ACID Transactions Example
Dynamic Data Masking with Example
// Dynamic Data Masking with Example
Plan for an additional data center to ensure zero latency impact during upgrade. Explore new features like ACID transactions and SAI with test workloads. Learn more about Apache Cassandra v5.0 and start exploring Cassandra v5.0 in Azure today. Refer to the Quickstart: Create an Azure Managed Instance for Apache Cassandra Cluster from the Azure Portal to get started.
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