MySQL Cluster 7.0 GA Release Ready for Download

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We are pleased to announce the General Availability (GA) of MySQL Cluster 7.0, a new version of the industry’s leading real-time database combining the flexibility of a high availability relational database with the low TCO of open source.  MySQL Cluster 7.0 provides new features and management tools that deliver a powerful, more manageable way to meet business challenges.

MySQL Cluster 7.0 new features include:

• Enhanced scalability - delivers over 4x higher database performance with fewer nodes to simplify deployment and administration.  
• Expanded platform support and interoperability - delivers more choice in both the development and deployment of MySQL Cluster.
• Flexible online backup - snapshots reduce DBA administration overhead and operational costs.

"We view MySQL Cluster Carrier Grade Edition as a strategic technology in our applications portfolio. With MySQL Cluster CGE 7.0 we are enabling our customers to expose the rich capabilities of their networks to drive a long-tailed innovation model.  As a result, the operator can leverage the creativity and agility of the web ecosystem to deliver new compelling, personalized and targeted services to their subscribers without compromising reliability and scalability."
-- Jeff Cortley, VP Subscriber Data Management  Alcatel-Lucent

MySQL Cluster Customers
As our valued customer, you will continue to receive maximum database performance, scalability, and availability at a cost that's 10x1 less than proprietary offerings.  The newest version of MySQL Cluster 7.0 is available for download here:
http://dev.mysql.com/downloads/cluster/

You can learn more about upgrading to MySQL Cluster 7 here:
http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.1/en/mysql-cluster-upgrade-downgrade.html

For assistance in evaluating or upgrading to MySQL Cluster 7.0, please do not hesitate to contact your MySQL account team.  You can reach them via the contact mechanisms below

Learn more about the new MySQL Cluster 7.0:
- Download the new whitepaper: “Building a Carrier-Grade Platform for Data Management
http://www.mysql.com/why-mysql/white-papers/mysql_wp_cluster7_open_cgp.php

- New Technical Whitepaper: MySQL Cluster 7.0, Architecture and New Features
http://www.mysql.com/why-mysql/white-papers/mysql_wp_cluster7_architecture.php

- Register for the April 30 webinar, "MySQL Cluster 7, What's New" http://www.mysql.com/news-and-events/web-seminars/display-320.html