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The Neo4j product team is pleased to announce regional expansion for AuraDB Professional, Business Critical and GDS. As of today Professional, Business Critical and GDS are all available in the following 22 regions, meaning you can run Aura services closer to your applications and business operations.
AWS
- ap-southeast-1
- eu-west-1
- eu-west-3
- sa-east-1
- us-east-1
- us-west-2
Azure
- brazilsouth
- eastus
- francecentral
- koreacentral
- uksouth
- westus3
GCP
- asia-east1
- asia-east2
- asia-southeast1
- australia-southeast1
- europe-west1
- europe-west2
- europe-west3
- us-central1
- us-east1
- us-west1
If you need a to run AuraDB Professional, Business Critical or GDS in a region that isn’t listed here, please let us know!
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AuraDB v4 to newest (v5): Migration readiness available
Neo4j Aura are pleased to announce the general availability of the
Migration Readiness
tool for AuraDB v4
customers. This tool will allow you to analyze your existing v4 workloads for compatibility with the newest (v5) version of Aura so you can implement any changes in readiness for the migration.We recommend that you plan to migrate onto the newest version of Aura to get the benefits of the new release. The features include:-
- New block storage format for better performance
- Parallel runtime for faster execution of analytical workloads
- Vector indices for semantic search & vector embeddings for GenAI use cases
- GQL improvements, including graph pattern matching for improved Cypher queries
- Attribute based access control gives fine grained security for read and traverse on property values
- Change Data Capture for data integration patterns
- Larger instance sizes
- Secondaries for read scalability
- And more…
AuraDB instances running v4 will soon have a new notification on the instance card in the console, advising that migration is recommended:-
New Aura Console
Follow the link to open the migration readiness report, where you can see the history of query execution and detected migration action items.
Select the time range (max. 24 hours) for analysis, and use the buttons to fetch deprecation logs. This will show details of the queries where amendment is required prior to migrating to the newest version. You can click the magnifier to see details, apply filters and link out to the query log analyzer.
Fetch deprecation logs can apply filters too
Clicking the magnifier provides details of the issue and resolution
You can also perform analysis of drivers and applications used to connect to your AuraDB v4 instance, and see which ones (if any) require an upgrade as part of migration.
Further details can be found in the documentation.
This tool is
free to use
and does not impact the operation of your database. We suggest you try it out to get an idea of how much preparation would be needed to be ready to migrate to the newest release of Aura and take advantage of the great new features. Once there are no detected issues, you can follow the documentation here to migrate your AuraDB instance.We look forward to welcoming you on to the newest release of AuraDB as part of your migration, where you can take advantage of all the new features this offers.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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).
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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
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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)
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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
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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:
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.
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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 SETandREMOVEclauses. For example:SET n[$prop],REMOVE n[$prop],SET n:$($label)andREMOVE n:$($label).
- Added the GQL conformant OPTIONALkeyword to procedure and subquery calls. If no results are returned from the procedure or subquery,OPTIONAL CALLwill return null instead of an empty result.
- Allow ORDER BY,SKIP/OFFSET, andLIMITto be standalone clauses. Before, they could be used only in combination withRETURN,WITH, orYIELD; now, they can be used anywhere in a query.
Full details of new features and fixes are available in the Neo4j Release Notes!
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