Support for MongoDB 7
Daniel Weinshenker
David Martin Planelles just closing the loop on this that Mongo v7 is available on DigitalOcean as of June 2024: https://www.digitalocean.com/blog/mongo-7-and-advanced-configuration
Serhat Soruklu
Hey David, MongoDB 7.0 is packed with enhancements that push the envelope for database management. You've got new aggregation stages like
$median
and $percentile
which refine data analysis, making it more robust and insightful. The Time Series collections are now more flexible, allowing modifications which is a significant improvement from earlier versions.The sharding capabilities are more intelligent too. For instance, the
analyzeShardKey
command provides detailed metrics on the shard key's performance, and the AutoMerger functionality, which is now enabled by default, automates chunk merging based on set criteria. This makes shard management more efficient.Security features have seen a notable upgrade with advancements such as Queryable Encryption reaching General Availability, enhanced support for KMIP, and the incorporation of OpenSSL 3.0.
These are just a few highlights. Each new feature is designed to enhance performance, scalability, and security, making MongoDB 7.0 a strong candidate for anyone looking to leverage the latest in database technology [[❞]](https://www.percona.com/blog/5-changes-you-should-know-in-mongodb-7-0/) [[❞]](https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/mongodb-7-0-what-is-new/).
W
Whitney Jutzin
Merged in a post:
Proposal for Integrating MongoDB 7+ into DigitalOcean's Managed Database Offerings
Serhat Soruklu
Subject: Enhance DigitalOcean's Managed Databases with MongoDB 7+ Integration
Dear DigitalOcean Team, I am reaching out to propose the addition of MongoDB version 7 and above to your managed database selections, emphasizing its potential to significantly boost performance, scalability, and security for users. MongoDB 7 brings groundbreaking improvements, including advanced security features that are vital in today's digital landscape, performance enhancements that cater to the needs of modern, data-intensive applications, and compatibility benefits that ensure developers are equipped with the latest tools for innovation. Integrating MongoDB 7 would not only solidify DigitalOcean's commitment to delivering cutting-edge technologies but also offer a competitive advantage by attracting a wider array of developers looking for platforms that support the latest database versions. This move would underscore DigitalOcean's status as a forward-thinking, developer-centric cloud provider, fostering stronger community engagement and cementing its position in the market. Thank you for considering this enhancement, which I believe would greatly benefit the DigitalOcean community and its diverse project needs.
Best regards,
Serhat Soruklu [Coupyn]