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Community Blog [Infographic] Highlights | Database New Features in May 2025

[Infographic] Highlights | Database New Features in May 2025

Discover the latest database product updates for May 2025 in our informative infographic!

1. PolarDB for MySQL Now Supports Upgrading PSL4 Storage to PSL5

Description: PolarDB for MySQL (enterprise edition) allows you to upgrade storage from PSL4 to PSL5, achieving up to double the performance.

Value: By upgrading from PSL4 to PSL5 in PolarDB MySQL, you could see up to double the performance. This means you can handle larger workloads and improve your application’s response times, ultimately providing a better experience for your users. Plus, this upgrade helps you scale your database capabilities without having to completely overhaul your existing infrastructure.

Document: https://www.alibabacloud.com/help/polardb/polardb-for-mysql/how-to-choose-between-psl4-and-psl5

2. ApsaraDB RDS for PostgreSQL Introduces "Zero-Downtime Upgrade Mode" for Major Version Upgrades

Description: The major version upgrade for ApsaraDB RDS for PostgreSQL now includes a "Zero-Downtime Upgrade Mode", providing nearly zero interruption upgrade experience.

Value: With the "Zero Downtime Mode," you can upgrade your databases without any interruptions to your service. If your business operates 24/7, this feature is crucial—downtime can lead to losses in revenue and diminish customer trust. By ensuring that your services remain available during critical updates, you enhance your operational reliability and keep your customers satisfied.

Document:

https://www.alibabacloud.com/help/rds/apsaradb-rds-for-postgresql/upgrade-the-major-engine-version-of-an-apsaradb-rds-for-postgresql-instance
https://www.alibabacloud.com/help/rds/apsaradb-rds-for-postgresql/zero-downtime-major-engine-version-upgrade-for-apsaradb-rds-for-postgresql-instances

3. Hourly Sparse Backup Now Available in ApsaraDB for MongoDB

Description: The ApsaraDB for MongoDB high-frequency backup feature now supports Hourly Sparse Backup which performs sparse backup within hourly intervals. This feature can reduce storage costs when using High-Frequency Backup feature.

Value: Our new high-frequency backup feature, which supports sparse backups within hourly intervals, allows you to protect your critical data without breaking the bank on storage costs. This capability ensures that your data is always safeguarded, minimizing potential data loss and downtime. It's vital for your data management strategy, as it enables you to maintain robust data recovery plans.

Document: https://www.alibabacloud.com/help/mongodb/user-guide/high-frequency-backup

4. ApsaraDB for MongoDB 8.0 GA

Description: Both Replica Set and Sharded Cluster instances in ApsaraDB for MongoDB now support version 8.0. You can easily upgrade to the latest version with one-click major version upgrade feature. Or migrate from on-premises follow our MongoDB Migration Guide > https://resource.alibabacloud.com/whitepaper/intl-contenthub/mongodb-migration-playbook_8864

Value: ApsaraDB for MongoDB 8.0 provides 36% faster read throughput, 56% faster bulk writes, 20% faster concurrent writes during replication, 200% faster time-series data handling and more innovative features and improvements

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