ScyllaDB Open Source Release 4.6

ScyllaDB Open Source 4.6 is a significant upgrade to the NoSQL database, introducing ARM support, improved node operations, and enhanced service-level properties for better session management. The release also brings advancements in reverse query performance, index caching, and installation support, alongside deprecations for older operating systems. Notable features include the ability to handle ARM architecture with EC2 ARM base AMI, the enablement of Repair Base Node Operations by default for replace-node tasks, and the introduction of service levels for more granular control over session properties such as timeouts and workload types. The update also enhances SSTable index caching, improves reverse query efficiency, and integrates several stability and performance improvements, including optimized read paths and off-strategy compaction for various operations. Additionally, the release addresses numerous bug fixes, security enhancements, and infrastructure updates, further solidifying ScyllaDB's capabilities in handling large-scale data operations efficiently and reliably.