ScyllaDB Manager Now Available for ScyllaDB Open Source Users

ScyllaDB Manager 1.3.1 has been released, offering new features for ScyllaDB Open Source users, who can now automate maintenance tasks on clusters of up to five nodes, previously a capability reserved for ScyllaDB Enterprise users. This update introduces enhancements such as support for encrypted CQL communication and improved SSH stability, along with the availability of an official ScyllaDB Manager Docker image for easier deployment. The management system performs regular health checks, allowing users to monitor node status and control repairs on a per-shard basis, optimizing repair speed and performance. It also supports SSL/TLS encryption for secure communication and data storage, with customizable options for client-server encryption. The inclusion of a keepalive mechanism ensures stable connections over SSH, preventing disruptions that may occur through proxies. These features align with ScyllaDB's shard-per-core architecture, enhancing the efficiency and reliability of managing ScyllaDB clusters.