Introducing Apache Cassandra 4.0 Beta

Finally, the much anticipated Apache Cassandra 4.0 Beta Version is out. With that, leading Apache Cassandra Development Companies are helping out the users to integrate it into their business. However, is the beta version of Apache Cassandra 4.0 worth integrating or not? Well, the added features loudly scream that Cassandra aims to become the most stable database. With enhanced performance features and more focus on end-users, Apache Cassandra has definitely paid a lot of attention to updates. 

In this blog, we will discuss the newly introduced and updated features of the Apache Cassandra 4.0 Beta version. 

New And Updated Features Of Apache Cassandra 4.0 Beta

• Extended Support For Java 11

With Cassandra 3.0 using Java 8, many users faced update issues and demanded the latest version. Now that Cassandra 4.0 is on the table, Java 11 has to be the center of attraction. And, Apache doesn’t disappoint its users with the inclusion of Java 11 in the latest version. However, Java 11 is not the feature to look out for, it’s Java 11’s Z Garbage Collector(ZGC). What it will do is reduce the pause time during the garbage collection process up to a few milliseconds with zero latency. 

However, the feature is not yet recommended for the production process. Testing of the feature is already in progress. Once it’s done, the ZGC feature can enhance node availability profiles.  

• Virtual Tables

Early users of Cassandra used JMX for running compactions, configuration settings, and metrics. However, there were slight challenges with JMX as stated by the users. Therefore, Apache Cassandra 4.0 has come up with virtual tables. Apache Cassandra Developers don’t have to worry about JMX, as it will remain in the core. Virtual Tables will improve the matrix generation for the data representation. Additionally, there is no added configuration burden. 

So, Virtual Tables actually enhance the performance of Cassandra combing with JMX at the same time.  

• Audit Logging

The all-new audit logging feature of Apache Cassandra 4.0 has been introduced to track the DDL, DCL, and DML activities. Most importantly, the audit logging feature won’t affect the workload performance by much. This feature will help the Apache Cassandra Consulting Companies in ensuring compliance with PCI or GDPR and SOX. 

The sole aim of this feature is to track the data usage with the information of who is accessing the data and when are they accessing the data. 

• Data Centre Controls

Cassandra 4.0 has left no stone unturned in enhancing the performance of the database. The all-new data center controls further adds to the list of new features. It will allow the users to manage data access securely. However, that’s not it! The data can be managed on the basis of the data center. 

The feature has brought a wide smile to the faces of people maintaining two or more databases in separate locations. With Data Centre Control, they can easily access the single database without hindering the second one. 

• Elevated Compression

When it comes to compression, Cassandra Consulting has not always been a high performer. In fact, the previous versions of Cassandra performed poorly in the compression test. During the release of Cassandra 4.0 Beta, users were hoping for some elevation. And, they can’t be much happier. The latest version has an elevated compression from its ancestors. 

Better compression reduces unnecessary strain and enhances the overall read performance of the database. 

• Fixed Bugs 

Apache Cassandra Developers are referencing Cassandra 4.0 as the most stable database. That’s not just a statement for new features, but the bugs fixed out with regular testing by the community members of Cassandra. The large community of Cassandra identified over 1000 bugs while testing and resolved them altogether. 

The fixing of bugs is a giant leap for Cassandra towards the most stable database in the world. In fact, it was appreciated by the developers as well. 

• Transient Replication

In order to configure replicas with their subsets, in order to replicate data, transient replication has been introduced in the Cassandra 4.0 beta version. This feature is still under surveillance and it will target experienced Cassandra users with in-depth knowledge. The major feature of transient replication in Cassandra is to decouple data redundancy and reduce storage. Only, some of the nodes will form transient replicas, storing unrepaired data. 

Conclusion

With all these new features and updates, Apache Cassandra 4.0 is loudly roaring to the users. Above all, the comprehensive support of the community is always appreciated by the users. And we’ve already mentioned the capabilities of community members. Therefore, it won’t be wrong to support the statement that Cassandra 4.0 will be the most stable database in the world. 

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