New Apache Cassandra Release Saves 400% IOPS
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On April 10, 2025, the Apache Software Foundation released version 5.0.4 of Apache Cassandra, bringing significant performance optimizations for all users—but especially for those relying on remotely attached storage like Amazon EBS. The standout feature in this release is an overhaul of the compaction algorithm aimed at slashing IOPS usage while increasing overall throughput.
On April 10, 2025, the Apache Software Foundation released version 5.0.4 of Apache Cassandra, bringing significant performance optimizations for all users—but especially for those relying on remotely attached storage like Amazon EBS. The standout feature in this release is an overhaul of the compaction algorithm aimed at slashing IOPS usage while increasing overall throughput.