YugabyteDB Multi-Region Topologies: Synchronous Replication, xCluster or Read Replicas
Synchronous replication, geo-partitioning, xCluster and read replicas solve different problems. What each does, what it costs and how to choose.
YugabyteDB LTS and STS Releases: Upgrade Planning and the PostgreSQL 15 Path
v2024.2, the last PostgreSQL 11-based LTS series, leaves maintenance in December 2026. How to choose a target series and plan the YSQL major upgrade.
Moving a PostgreSQL Application to YugabyteDB: Compatibility Testing and Migration Planning
YSQL reuses the PostgreSQL query layer, but it is not a drop-in replacement. How to test compatibility, redesign the schema and choose a migration route.
Strategy Mosaic and MCP: Governed AI Access to the Semantic Layer
Strategy Mosaic models are reachable by AI clients through MCP. What is exposed, how privileges changed in September 2026, and the governance trade-offs.
Apache Cassandra 6.0 and Accord Transactions: What to Evaluate Before GA
Cassandra 6.0 brings Accord, multi-partition transactions in CQL. How it works, its restrictions, the other operator changes, and how to evaluate it.
Upgrading Trino OSS in 2026: Breaking Changes from Release 479 to 484
Java 25, native-only object storage, new S3 auth rules and changed SQL semantics: what Trino 479 to 484 break, and an upgrade sequence that limits surprises.
Starburst MCP Server: Governing AI Agent Access to Federated Data
Starburst documents an MCP server for AI agents. How it works in Enterprise and Galaxy, how identity and guardrails apply, and what to settle first.
Redis 8.10 and 8.12: Compact Hashes, Online Backups and Upgrade Planning
Redis 8.10 stores shared hash field names once and adds online backups. What each does, where it does not fit, and how to plan the upgrade safely.
Governing AI Agent Access to APIs: Postman Fabric Gateway and Passport
Fabric Gateway governs AI traffic; Passport keeps API keys in your cloud. How Postman’s two new products work and what to weigh before adopting them.
PostgreSQL 19 Release Candidate: Upgrade Planning and What Changes
PostgreSQL 19 RC 1 is out and PostgreSQL 14 reaches end of life in November 2026. What changes, what to test, and how to choose a target and route.