Amazon DocumentDB now supports direct major version upgrades to version 8.0
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Amazon DocumentDB now supports direct major version upgrades from engine versions 3.6 and 4.0 to version 8.0, eliminating intermediate upgrade steps.
- In-place upgrades preserve existing data, configurations, and cluster settings
- Access latest security patches, performance improvements, and developer capabilities
- Available in all AWS regions supporting these versions
- Simplifies upgrade path for DocumentDB users on older engine versions
This capability streamlines the upgrade process for DocumentDB clusters, enabling faster access to version 8.0 features without operational complexity.
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