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Redis or @valkeyio.bsky.social? Run either, or switch later.

Percona delivers enterprise support, migration expertise, and secure distributions for both.

No licensing drama, no vendor lock-in.

Built by Valkey contributors and Redis experts. https://bit.ly/46EeIE6
Choose Valkey or Redis: Open Source Software & Services | Percona
Navigate the Redis license change with confidence. Percona provides secure software, migration services, and expert guidance for Valkey and Redis. Choose your path and stay in control.
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February 6, 2026 at 5:15 PM
MySQL 8.0 reaches EOL, but you don't have to rush your decision!

๐Ÿช„ Percona supports both paths: upgrade to MySQL 8.4 with expert guidance on deprecated features and full-stack compatibility, or stay on 8.0 with up to three years of security patches, fixes, & 24/7 monitoring: https://bit.ly/46OQl8D
MySQL 8.0 EOL: Upgrade to 8.4 or Get Post-EOL Support
MySQL 8.0 EOL is April 2026. Get expert support to either upgrade to MySQL 8.4 with minimal disruption or secure your MySQL 8.0 deployment for up to three years post-EOL with Percona's security updates and bug fixes.
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February 5, 2026 at 4:48 PM
LLMs answer common database questions instantly. But when you hit an edge case no one's solved before?

You need human expertise and real investigation. Stack Overflow lost that conversationโ€”where does it happen now? https://bit.ly/49RcXX4
What does the drought at Stack Overflow teach us?
Software application developer code advice portal Stack Overflow has reportedly experienced a significant downturn in usage. The December 2025 โ€œquestions The rise of developer code-bots & chatbots alo...
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February 4, 2026 at 10:45 PM
OpenEverest will support more databases beyond MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Valkey. ๐Ÿ˜Ž

Percona Founder @peterzaitsev.bsky.social explains how open governance unlocks faster innovation and vendor neutrality. โ†ด https://bit.ly/49ReRqG
Good Bye Percona Everest, Hello OpenEverest!
Percona Everest will become OpenEverest, retaining the same open source (Apache 2.0) license and become a multi-vendor project built with open governance at its core.
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February 4, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Get enterprise PostgreSQL without compromise! ๐Ÿš€

Percona delivers enterprise-grade features, expert support, and full flexibilityโ€”no vendor lock-in, no licensing fees, no restrictions. Run it anywhere: on-prem, cloud, or Kubernetes.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4amGpnX
Enterprise-Grade PostgreSQL Without Trade-Offs - Enterprise-Grade PostgreSQL Without Trade-Offs
Looking for enterprise-grade PostgreSQL without licensing fees or lock-in? See how Percona delivers the performance, support, and flexibility you need without compromise.
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February 3, 2026 at 6:09 PM
While it's true that your MongoDB renewal is about costs, it's also about control, flexibility, and what happens when things go wrong.

We've compiled 10 questions that matter more than the price tag. Check out the full breakdown. ๐Ÿ‘€
February 2, 2026 at 9:18 PM
๐Ÿงฐ Percona Toolkit 3.7.1 just dropped with SSL/TLS support finalized, faster debugging options, and performance boosts across the board.

Your MySQL ops just got smoother! Get all the details on our blog. โ†ด https://bit.ly/45EaCMI
What is New in Percona Toolkit 3.7.1
Percona Toolkit 3.7.1 has been released on Dec 17, 2025. The most important updates in this version are: Finalized SSL/TLS support for MySQL Added support for Debian 13 and Amazon Linux 2023 Fixed Ma...
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February 1, 2026 at 9:18 PM
OpenEverest launches as vendor-neutral database automation.

Open governance means your infrastructure requirements drive development, not one company's commercial priorities.

Cloud-native ops without the strings. ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://bit.ly/4sv3pZ4
Percona spins out OpenEverest, launches Solanica arm
Percona spins out its Everest platform as OpenEverest and forms Solanica to drive open governance and community-led database automation.
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January 31, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Redis licensing changes have teams rethinking their in-memory data strategy. ๐Ÿ”‹

@valkeyio.bsky.social offers the same performance without vendor lock-in or licensing surprisesโ€”making it the smart choice for organizations that want control over their infrastructure roadmap. ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://bit.ly/3I4FwFD
Redis vs Valkey: Choosing the Right Fit for Your Organization - Redis vs Valkey: Choosing the Right Fit for Your Organization (copy)
Redis vs Valkey is a practical guide to understanding licensing,capabilities, and use cases so you can choose the right in-memory data store for your organizationโ€™s long-term needs.
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January 30, 2026 at 10:41 PM
.@valkeyio.bsky.social delivers Redis performance without vendor lock-in.

This migration checklist guides you through planning, execution, and validation, ensuring a smooth and strategic transition from Redis 7.4+ to your new environment.

๐Ÿ“‹ Get the step-by-step guide: https://bit.ly/3N90gOt
January 16, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Percona Toolkit 3.7.1 fixes the MariaDB support broken in 3.7.0.

Plus finalized SSL/TLS support, Debian 13 compatibility, and new skip options for pt-k8s-debug-collector.

๐Ÿ‘€ Get the full details of what's new: https://bit.ly/4pqpS73
January 15, 2026 at 9:13 PM
PostgreSQL 18's built-in OIDC authentication just got a major speed boost!

pg_oidc_validator v0.2 caches authentication data instead of checking your identity provider every single time.

Plus, easier installation with pre-built packages. https://bit.ly/3Lr7BZ5
Enhancing PostgreSQL OIDC with pg_oidc_validator
With PostgreSQL 18 introducing built-in OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect (OIDC) authentication, tools like pg_oidc_validator have become an essential part of the ecosystem by enabling server-side verifica...
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January 13, 2026 at 6:11 PM
๐Ÿฆ Banks depend on XML libraries like libxml2 for compliance reporting, but many have zero maintainers.

Collaborative support through OSPOs costs less than replacing critical infrastructure. Time to step up! https://bit.ly/4s2Zr9W
Banking and open source - how should you allocate time and money?
It should not be a secret that the worldโ€™s IT systems rely on open source software - according to an...
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January 10, 2026 at 3:58 PM
One of the most impactful changes in MongoDB 8.0 is the updated version of TCMalloc (Thread-Caching Malloc), which affects how the server allocates, caches, and reuses memory blocks.

See how it influences performance and memory fragmentation. ๐Ÿ‘‡ https://bit.ly/3N7EScm
Memory Management in MongoDB 8.0: Testing the New TCMalloc
Testing the new TCMalloc to see how it influences performance and memory fragmentation, and what differences you can expect before and after upgrading to MongoDB 8.0.
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January 8, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Redis switched to a restrictive license, and the community responded fastโ€”contributions dropped 20%, while forks like Valkey surged.

Trust erodes when companies prioritize profits over openness. The data doesn't lie โฌ‡๏ธ https://bit.ly/451gmQ8
Open Source License Shifts: Redis Erodes Trust, Sparks Forks and Decline
Open source projects like Redis are shifting to restrictive licenses to safeguard profits, eroding community trust and causing sharp declines in contributions, as shown by Percona's data. This sparks ...
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January 7, 2026 at 5:13 PM
A true multi-cloud strategy depends on database portability. Kubernetes provides one platform to deploy, scale, and recover databases anywhere. https://bit.ly/498BarI
Kubernetes Multi-Cloud Architecture: Building Portable Databases Without Lock-In
A Kubernetes Multi-Cloud Architecture keeps databases portable, reduces lock-in risk, and delivers predictable operations across clouds.
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January 6, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Introducing JS Stored Programs as a Tech Preview in Percona Server for MySQL 8.4.7-7.

Unlike Oracle's implementation, restricted to the Enterprise Edition or Oracle Cloud, we have integrated the open source Google V8 engine. https://bit.ly/3LfsYg4
JavaScript Stored Routines in Percona Server for MySQL: A New Era for Database Programmability
Run JS natively in Percona Server for MySQL 8.4.7. This Tech Preview integrates the V8 engine for native JSON processing and validation, offering an open-source alternative to proprietary enterprise e...
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January 5, 2026 at 7:48 PM
Reposted by Percona
A recent report by @percona.bsky.social has analyzed the repository statistics of the hashtag#MySQL server to evaluate the project's status, Oracle's commitment to MySQL, and the future of the community edition.

My recap is out today on @infoq.com

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MySQL Repository Analysis Reveals Declining Development and Shrinking Contributor Base
A recent report has analyzed the repository statistics of the MySQL server to evaluate the project's status, Oracle's commitment to MySQL, and the future of the community edition. Julia Vural, softwar...
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December 5, 2025 at 4:23 PM
The best database partner doesn't just show up for emergencies. ๐Ÿค

From architecture to optimization to ongoing support, Percona is with you through growth, change, and what comes next. Give your team the gift of a partner for the long run.

What would make 2026 a "data win" year for your team?
December 23, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Enterprise reliability shouldn't require enterprise licensing costs.

Percona delivers deep expertise, strong performance, & predictable costsโ€”all powered by open source.

Give your budget the gift of efficiency without compromise.

Where are you hoping to save budget in your data stack next year?
December 22, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Real environments are multi-database.

Percona helps many popular open source databases run well ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ so your stack works as a unified system, not isolated silos.

How many databases are you running side-by-side right now? Let us know below! ๐Ÿ‘‡
December 21, 2025 at 3:58 PM
You can't fix what you can't see.

Percona Monitoring and Management turns noise into clear signals, helping you spot issues early and tune proactively. Give your team the gift of clarity when it matters most.

Is your current database monitoring dashboard meeting your needs?
December 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
๐Ÿš’ Database upgrades shouldn't be fire drills. But without proper planning and testing, they often turn into exactly thatโ€”downtime, compatibility issues, and sleepless nights.

Take the drama out of modernization. Let Percona guide you.

Get the gift of confident upgrades in 2026. ๐ŸŽ
December 19, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Backups only matter if recovery actually works. ๐Ÿ”’

Percona helps you automate backups, validate restores, and test recovery paths so "just in case" never becomes "too late."

When did you last test a full restore end-to-end? Let us know in the comments! ๐Ÿ‘‡
December 18, 2025 at 4:16 PM