Grafana 8.3 released: Recorded queries, panel suggestions, new panels, added security, and more

Grafana 8.3 introduces several significant updates and new features designed to enhance user experience and functionality for both open-source and enterprise users. Notable additions include recorded queries for Grafana Enterprise, which enable the transformation of non-time series data into time series for better visualization, and a new visualization suggestions engine to assist users in selecting the most suitable visual representation for their data. The release also features a Candlestick panel for financial data visualization, enhanced Geomap panel capabilities with multiple data layers, and the integration of Amazon CloudWatch Metrics Insights for real-time operational metrics analysis. Security enhancements include the ability to manage encryption keys via services like Amazon KMS, while enterprise users can benefit from combined user pricing and improved query and resource caching. The new Grafana Alerting interface is now the default alerting experience, providing a centralized view of critical alerts, and users are encouraged to explore the updated documentation and community forums for more insights on leveraging the new features.