Elastic Stack version 8.14.3 was released on July 11, 2024, and is recommended over previous versions, notably 8.14.2, due to important fixes and performance improvements. This release addresses a performance regression issue in the apm-server, particularly for configurations that do not specify output.elasticsearch.flush_bytes, and includes enhancements in the automatic downscaling logic for Enterprise Search nodes running Native Connectors. Users with deployments on versions 8.13.0 through 8.14.2, especially those experiencing unexpected downscaling of Enterprise Search nodes, are advised to upgrade to this latest version. Detailed information on the fixes and changes can be found in the official release notes.