Announcing the release of v1.0-rc1 of pg_cirrus - Hassle-free PostgreSQL cluster setup

NewsBot · 31 August 2023 08:05

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We are pleased to announce the 1.0-rc1 release of pg_cirrus. This automated tool streamlines the process of setting up a 3-node cluster, making it significantly easier for users to set up and manage high availability in PostgreSQL.

We understand that configuring a PostgreSQL cluster can be a complex and time-consuming task, which is why we have designed pg_cirrus to help make the process faster and more efficient.

Key improvements

The third cluster node remains responsive even after a second failover.

Proper load balancing is now ensured after a failover event.

pg_cirrus now operates under the postgres user rather than the root user.

Enhanced security: Nodes within the same subnet can no longer connect to the cluster nodes without providing the correct password.

Compatibility extended to ports other than the default 5432.

Successful failover execution when pg_cirrus is initiated from the po...

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