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October 30, 2024

new

AuraDB Free

Data Importer

🚀 Import from PostgreSQL

We’re pleased to announce the availability of our first new data source in the Console Preview. If you’re not already familiar with the Console Preview, head over to https://console-preview.neo4j.io.
With this release, you’ll see a new way of accessing import options under Data Services > Import. You’ll now find a new, more comprehensive set of data sources, the first becoming available being PostgreSQL, with more to follow soon. The existing CSV import option remains available.
Note: Your source database will need to be accessible over a public IP address to configure the data source. 
Once successfully connected, you’ll be guided through steps to create a graph model and mapping ready for import. Whenever possible, constraints in your source database will be used to create a configuration automatically.
The graph models and mapping are saved for reuse under the Graph Models tab.
In contrast to the CSV import flow which streams files from your client machine, the import jobs for new data sources now run in Aura infrastructure. You can see the status of Import jobs in the corresponding tab and long-running import jobs continue running after you log out of the console.
Once you’re ready to see the results of your load, head over to Explore or Query to start interacting with your new graph.
If you have any feedback, head over to https://feedback.neo4j.com/data-importer to share your thoughts.

October 23, 2024

new

AuraDB Virtual Dedicated Cloud

AuraDB Professional

AuraDB Free

AuraDS Self-Start

AuraDS Enterprise

AuraDB Business Critical

Neo4j Aura Database October release update!

The latest Neo4j Aura Database release has started to roll out, beginning on AuraDB Free, then progressing to higher tiers during the week commencing 28th October.

Some highlights include:

Azure Uploads: Improved performance, increased timeout, and better error handling
Parallel Runtime: Now available on AuraDB instances over 1Gi, with no CPU limit. All available CPUs can be used.
Logging: More GQL info added to the JSON Query log for developers and data scientists.

Full details of new features and fixes are available in the Neo4j Release Notes

October 22, 2024

new

AuraDB Virtual Dedicated Cloud

AuraDB Professional

AuraDB Free

AuraDB Business Critical

AuraDB Exportable Snapshot Format Change

We sent you an email on August 9th, 2024, about changes to the exportable snapshot file format in AuraDB. We would like to remind you that this change has now been rolled out to all AuraDB tiers (Free, Professional, Business Critical, and Virtual Dedicated Cloud) as of October 1st, 2024.
Key Changes:
The file format of snapshots exported* from Neo4j Version 5 Aura instances of all tiers (Free, Professional, Business Critical and Virtual Dedicated Cloud) has changed from dump to backup.
Previously, when exporting an Aura snapshot, you received a dump file format locally, which is named neo4j-dump(1), -dump(2), -dump(3) and so on. After this change, the file format is now backup, and the file name will contain the UTC timestamp when the snapshot is requested, so you can easily distinguish exported files from one another.
*Exportable snapshots are any that have been requested 'on demand' via Console or API, as well as the daily full snapshots that are automatically taken for AuraDB Professional, AuraDB Business Critical and AuraDB Virtual Dedicated Cloud tiers.
This change does not apply to AuraDS instances or Neo4j Version 4 AuraDB instances.
If you have any questions, please refer to the FAQ below.
Best Regards,
Neo4j Aura Team
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FAQ: AuraDB Exportable Snapshot Format Change
What is a Neo4j AuraDB snapshot?
A snapshot is a copy of the data in your instance at a specific point in time. They are listed in the Snapshots tab of the AuraDB instance. Neo4j regularly takes snapshots of your AuraDB instance, and you can request a snapshot to be taken on demand.
The daily full snapshots, which are scheduled and automatically generated in AuraDB (Professional, Business Critical, and Virtual Dedicated Cloud tiers), along with any snapshots you request 'on demand', can be exported to restore data to a different Neo4j deployment.
Why is it changing?
Changing Aura instances' snapshot file format unlocks enhanced efficiencies in creating and storing database backups. As a result, it will be up to 40-65% faster to generate on-demand and scheduled full snapshots for your Aura instance.
How will this change affect how you take and export snapshots?
Neo4j will handle this change entirely, so you don’t need to alter the way you take or download Aura snapshots.
However, depending on the deployment type and Neo4j deployment version you are restoring to, the workflow to use exported snapshots may change. 
How will this change affect how you restore exported snapshots to a new or existing database?
After the change, there will be new restrictions on using exported snapshots from Aura:
You will no longer be able to import Aura v5 snapshots to Neo4j self managed deployments in a version prior to 5.20. 
When importing data to Aura using neo4j-admin database upload, you should make sure the file containing data to be restored does not exist in a folder that contains another dump file with the same file name, as the command will attempt to upload both files to the same instance and breaks.
See compatibility matrix below for full details of the workflows and commands to restore and import Aura snapshots after the change.
Compatibility matrix - restore
Restore database to a previous snapshot: Works for any Neo4j Versions on Aura.
Compatibility matrix - import
From Neo4j Aura v4 to a Neo4j Aura v4 or v5 instance:
Same tenant: Follow “Clone to New/Existing” workflow on Console.
Different tenant: Export snapshot as dump and use neo4j-admin database upload to import snapshot. Snapshot files smaller than 4GB can be imported using Import Database on Aura console.
From Neo4j Aura v4 to a Neo4j Self Managed deployment: Export the snapshot as .dump and use neo4j-admin database load to import the snapshot. 
From Neo4j Aura v5 to a Neo4j Aura v5 instance: 
Same tenant: Follow “Clone to New/Existing” workflow on Console. 
Different tenant: Export snapshot as backup and use neo4j-admin database upload) to import snapshot. Snapshot files smaller than 4GB can be imported using Import Database on Aura Console.
From Neo4j Aura v5 to a Neo4j Self Managed version 5.20 or after: Export snapshot as backup and use neo4j-admin database load to import snapshot. 
From Neo4j Aura v5 to Neo4j Aura v4 or Neo4j Self Managed version 5.19 or before: Not supported
Will I be able to export historical snapshots in dump that were scheduled or manually taken when the change is released?
Yes, exportable snapshots taken before 9th September 2024 will continue to be available in dump format after the change is implemented, within the retention period of snapshots applicable to your tier.
Is the new backup format compatible with Neo4j Community Edition?
Yes, you can import backup files to deployments running Neo4j Community Edition.
Is neo4j-admin push-to-cloud still available for loading data to the Aura database?
Yes, you can continue using neo4j-admin push-to-cloud to load dump files in Neo4j version 4.4. However, you won’t be able to use this command to load backup files.
Does Aura still support import via dump files?
Yes. We continue to support dump files import to your Aura v4 and v5 instances using neo4j-admin database upload, or via Import Database on Aura console if the file is smaller than 4GB. 
Is backup file supported in Import Database on Aura console?
Yes, you can import backup files via Import Database on Aura console, as long as the file is smaller than 4GB.
Who can I contact for more information?
If you have any further questions about using the new snapshot format, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our support team (Available to AuraDB Professional, AuraDB Business Critical and AuraDB Virtual Dedicated Cloud users).

October 21, 2024

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AuraDB Virtual Dedicated Cloud

General Availability of Secondaries on AuraDB Virtual Dedicated Cloud!

We're excited to announce the general availability of Secondaries on AuraDB Virtual Dedicated Cloud. Secondaries are read-only copies of an AuraDB instance that increase read-query throughput, allowing for better load distribution and higher availability.

Key information:

Up to 15 Secondaries can be added per AuraDB Virtual Dedicated Cloud database instance, running on Neo4j Version 5.
Single region only: Secondaries available in same region as their Primary database.
Available for all clouds (AWS, Azure, & GCP)

Benefits:

Increased Read Throughput: Up to 15 Secondaries per instance, boosting capacity for read-heavy workloads.
Better Load Distribution: Distribute read operations to prevent bottlenecks during traffic spikes.
High Availability: Adding multiple Secondaries across availability zones ensure fault tolerance and resilience.

For more information, please see our documentationor reach out to your Account Manager.

Thanks

Neo4j Aura Product Team

October 16, 2024

new

improved

AuraDB Virtual Dedicated Cloud

AuraDB Professional

AuraDB Free

New Console

AuraDB Business Critical

Introducing the Console Learn Page: Your Learning Hub

We've made some exciting changes to the Learn Page; adding curated content from all of our learning resources to compliment our interactive guides.  
Open the Learn page using the Learn button next to your profile image.
Curated GraphAcademy content
GraphAcademy provides free, self-paced, hands-on online training
Easily discover GraphAcademy courses and learning paths directly in the Aura Console
Plus video content and demos from our YouTube channel 
Everything you need to start you Generative AI learning journey with Neo4j
Filter options
You can easily filter for short interactive tutorials (Guides), YouTube (Videos) and our longer self-paced courses (GraphAcademy).
Getting started content
Interactive guides and videos for beginners that work seamlessly with your AuraDBs and Console Tools
Interactive guides including more sample datasets
Links to Documentation
Links to the Neo4j Developer Center
Links to Cypher reference documentation (also available interactively inside the Query Tool)

October 8, 2024

new

Maintenance Notice

AuraDB Virtual Dedicated Cloud

AuraDS Enterprise

Bloom Update & Possible SSO Issues

Bloom hosted at bloom.neo4j.io has been updated to the latest version, 2.16.0.
Note that some Enterprise customers may be experiencing issues related to SSO configuration as a result of this change.
If you are unable to authenticate to https://bloom.neo4j.io/ it may be necessary for your organization to update allowed SSO IdP redirect URIs. Details will vary depending on specific SSO configurations.
For example, configurations that previously accepted https://bloom.neo4j.io/index.html?[idp-details]
 as a redirect URI in the SSO IdP should be updated to accept https://bloom.neo4j.io/?[idp-details]
 (removal of index.html). Note that [idp-details]
 is a placeholder and the contents will depend on your specific SSO configuration.
In addition, we recommend configuring IdPs to also accept the following redirect URIs in order to facilitate using earlier versions of Bloom in case customers encounter issues with future updates:
https://bloom.neo4j.io/2.11.0/index.html?[idp-details]
 to enable continued access to Bloom 2.11 (the most recent version at bloom.neo4j.io prior to the update)
https://bloom.neo4j.io/previous/?[idp-details]
 to enable access to the most recent prior version of Bloom following every update
https://bloom.neo4j.io/current/?[idp-details]
 as an alternate path to the current most up to date version of bloom
https://explore.neo4j.io/current/?[idp-details]
 as an alternative domain to access Bloom

October 2, 2024

new

AuraDB Virtual Dedicated Cloud

AuraDB Professional

AuraDB Free

AuraDS Self-Start

AuraDS Enterprise

New Console

Check out the new Aura console experience

Our new Neo4j Aura console unifies database management alongside graph tools and observability. Supporting these features you will find new concepts such as Orgs and Projects, which we are expanding to help teams of Neo4j users collaborate. 
You can access the new console via a link in your user profile or directly via this URL:
https://console-preview.neo4j.io/
Not all the console's features are in place, but we hope the preview is useful to you. We also welcome your feedback and feature requests -- you'll find a feedback button in the new console's header.
During the preview, we recommend continuing to use the classic console and Workspace for your day-to-day work. We expect to exit preview around the end of the year.
Included in this preview
Manage Aura instances
Write Cypher queries
Visually explore your graph data
Visually design your schema and import your data (file-based)
User management, including Orgs and Projects
Metrics to track usage of instances (require Pro tier or above)
Explore your queries with our query log analyzer (requires Pro tier or above)
Access interactive guides to learn Cypher and get the most out of our tools
Use copilots to help write Cypher and visually explore your graph (opt in via your Org settings)
Billing
Up next
UI/UX improvements
Feature parity with the classic Aura Console
AuraDS migration
Enterprise capabilities (SSO, PrivateLink, CMEK)
Cloud data imports
Cloud storage for metadata (queries, perspectives, guide progress, etc)
Feedback
We encourage you to send us feedback as we continue to build the new console. You can click the "Send feedback" link in the console's header or click here.
Release plans
We expect the new console to exit preview toward the end of the year. The classic console will continue to be available for a period after this, allowing you to move between the two experiences as required.

September 25, 2024

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AuraDB Virtual Dedicated Cloud

AuraDB Professional

AuraDB Free

AuraDS Self-Start

AuraDS Enterprise

AuraDB Business Critical

Neo4j Aura Database feature update!

The latest Neo4j Database features are now available for users in Aura. Some highlights include:

Dynamically reference labels and properties in
SET
and
REMOVE
clauses. For example:
SET n[$prop]
,
REMOVE n[$prop]
,
SET n:$($label)
and
REMOVE n:$($label)
.
Added the GQL conformant
OPTIONAL
keyword to procedure and subquery calls. If no results are returned from the procedure or subquery,
OPTIONAL CALL
will return null instead of an empty result.
Allow
ORDER BY
,
SKIP/OFFSET
, and
LIMIT
to be standalone clauses. Before, they could be used only in combination with
RETURN
,
WITH
, or
YIELD
; now, they can be used anywhere in a query.

Full details of new features and fixes are available in the Neo4j Release Notes!

September 16, 2024

new

AuraDB Virtual Dedicated Cloud

AuraDS Enterprise

New Consumption Report for Virtual Dedicated Cloud customers!

We're happy to announce the launch of a new in-console Consumption Report for Aura customers on the Virtual Dedicated Cloud product plan.
To provide our customers with an advanced level of billing transparency on their usage of Aura, we are introducing a dedicated Consumption Report in the Aura console. This report will present the real-time consumption for the current project, grouped by Aura instance and product (AuraDB and AuraDS, both for running and paused states). The report will contain the RAM usage in GB-hours as the metered unit, as well as the equivalent cost in prepaid credits.
Customers can filter the usage data by predefined and custom date intervals, and look back for a period of up to 3 months.
The consumption report can be found in the user console, under Billing
, with the header Usage
, and it will also be available for AuraDS Enterprise customers.
What's next?
We're soon adding an Export to csv
 functionality to allow customers to analyze the usage data using the tools of their choice.
We're also planning to expand the usage history to up to 1 year. 

September 4, 2024

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AuraDB Virtual Dedicated Cloud

AuraDB Professional

AuraDB Free

AuraDS Self-Start

AuraDS Enterprise

AuraDB Business Critical

New offerings and features now available

Accelerate graph adoption & GenAI application development with the latest offerings and features including:

A
new Aura console with GenAI copilot
is now available as a toggle, providing a unifying hub to easily administer, manage, ingest, model, and visualize data efficiently. The new, opt-in co-pilot enables you to query your data and improve Cypher queries using a natural language interface. Give the new console a try today by clicking your user profile to get access.
Support is now available for
NeoDash, the no/low-code interactive dashboard builder
Neo4j AuraDB can now
process 15X more real-time data
within each cluster without compromising latency or performance, enabling uninterrupted processing of data-intensive analytics workloads even as your data volumes increase.
Advanced enterprise control, audit, and compliance capabilities
with Customer Managed Encryption Keys that the customer owns, controls, and uses to encrypt and protect their data; and Security Log Forwarding enabling customers to stream and audit security logs in real-time.
A new self-serve offering, Neo4j AuraDB Business Critical, at a 20%+ lower price point
than our traditional AuraDB Enterprise offering. Designed for highly available workloads requiring advanced security, the new tier follows on the heels of Neo4j’s explosive cloud growth and growing demand for an easy-to-access enterprise offering. Customers requiring dedicated environments can continue to use AuraDB Enterprise, now renamed AuraDB Virtual Dedicated Cloud.
Neo4j AuraDB Professional tier free trial
is now available in select regions for use cases in production.

Check out the blog to learn more about these announcements.

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