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Percona Live 2026 highlighted key shifts in open-source databases, AI-assisted operations, cloud-native management, and what they mean for business strategy.
Data Platforms Reaching End of Life in May and June 2026
Several AWS database versions reached end of support in May and June 2026. See which Aurora, PostgreSQL, and MariaDB platforms are affected and what actions to take next.
Why Delaying Data Platform End-of-Life Upgrades Cost More Than You Think
Discover why delaying your data platform’s end-of-life upgrade can lead to rising costs, increased risks, and stalled innovation.
Database End of Life and End of Support Calendar
Learn about important database end of life and end of support dates for 2024, including MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, SQL Server, Oracle, and more.
Anti-Entropy Repair in Cassandra
Learn how to achieve data consistency across all nodes of a Cassandra cluster using Anti-Entropy Repair, including when and how to run manual repairs.
Get up to speed on compaction in Cassandra, including the strategies, parameters, performance impact, and when to use which strategy.
DataStax Cassandra Backup Strategies
Get all the details you need to know about DataStax Cassandra database backup strategies, including how to take a snapshot and more.
Node Management in Cassandra: Ensuring Scalability and Resilience
Learn the essentials of node management, including understanding nodes, adding and removing nodes, bootstrapping and decommissioning procedures.
Cluster Management in Cassandra: Achieving Scalability and High Availability
Learn about cluster management in Apache Cassandra and discover the best practices for achieving scalability and high availability in your database cluster.