Release notes
Discover the latest updates of cegedim.cloud! Continuous improvements, new products, new features and evolutions are referenced here.
December 2025
🚀 RKE2 for new Kubernetes clusters
Starting with this release, all new Kubernetes clusters are deployed with RKE2, Rancher's next-generation Kubernetes distribution. As RKE (Rancher Kubernetes Engine) reached end-of-life in June 2025, this upgrade ensures the sustainability and security of your infrastructure. Existing RKE clusters will continue to operate normally and can be migrated later according to your schedule.
For more information, please read the dedicated page: Migration RKE to RKE2
November 2025
🛠️ ITCare UI
Multiple updates have been released in ITCare:
Display AIX information for Dedicated CPU, Semi-Dedicated CPU or Standard CPU
Consult urls blocked by botdefense
Remove Support level actions at Load balancer level
🛠️ Matomo
Temporary deactivation of the XL sizing of Matomo in self service. An issue has been found and will be fixed. Until then, this sizing is not available at creation or resize.
October 2025
🚀 RHEL 9
RHEL 9 is now available for provisioning in ITCare. On the security side, OpenSSL 3.0.1 and SELinux strengthen protection, and root password authentication is now disabled by default.
🚀 Apache Kafka 4
The new Apache Kafka 4 release is here, and includes several updates such as:
Consumer rebalances are faster and smoother thanks to a new broker-side protocol.
Apache Kafka also introduces an experimental queue mode, improves transactional robustness, and strengthens leader election security.
On the performance side, requests are now more responsive, with enhanced built-in observability.
🛠️ Availability indicator
An availability indicator for each resource is now visible next to your resource in the list of resources for your services. This indicator shows you whether the resource or hosted service is available and functional. As examples, a bare VM must at least respond to ping, and a Postgresql PaaS must allow connections on its listening port. This information is also visible at the resource level in the overview.
🛠️ Monitoring console
Visible support level for each alarm: you can now see the support level associated with each of your alarms directly.
Improved filter management: filters and quick filters are now compatible with the results count, for a more accurate display.
Search by check: searching by check name is now functional with all check names. In addition, additional information about checks can be viewed in a popover.
August 2025
🚀 Windows Server 2025
The latest version of Windows Server 2025 is now available in self service in ITCare and includes a number of improvements, including:
Enhanced security: New anti-cyberattack mechanisms, Credential Guard enabled by default.
Increased performance: NVMe storage, advanced virtualization, and hotpatching without restart.
Modernized experience: Improved interface, real-time diagnostics, and centralized management.
🚀 Kubernetes 1.32
The latest version of Kubernetes 1.32 is now available and brings significant improvements focused on stability, management simplicity, and better observability. The upgrade can be done in self service via ITCare, please refer to the upgrade guide in the K8S section.
July 2025
🛠️ SQL Server - Cumulative Updates
You can now request for an upgrade of your SQL Server instances via ticket in ITCare. A new sub-panel showcasing the version details of your SQL Server is now displayed in the Configuration panel of your ressource in the Overview tab.
🛠️ ITCare Support - Improvements
UX and UI have been completly redesigned to facilitate the use of the support section when raising an incident or a request.
🛠️ Apache Kafka - Add Broker Node disk size
When adding a broker node in an Apache Kafka cluster, the disk size is now automatically configured to align with the size of the existing nodes. You can still choose to change this size if needed.
🛠️ Object Storage - Improvements
The number of buckets owned by each user is now displayed for each user in an object store in ITCare. User deletion is disabled when the user owns at least one bucket.
🛠️ Monitoring - UI Improvements
Removed acknowledgment picto and filters
Disabled auto refresh by default
Removed count by status
🛠️ ITCare - Improvements
Multiple improvements have been made to enhance the user experience, the performance and the interface of ITCare.
June 2025
🛠️ Matomo Monitoring Management
Support level can now be modified in self service using ITCare once a Matomo instance has been deployed.
🛠️ Kubernetes - Add Ingress Node
Ingress nodes can now be added in a Kubernetes cluster through self-service in ITCare.
April 2025
🚀 OpenSearch 2.19
OpenSearch 2.19 is now available for provisioning in ITCare! It includes a number of updates that help you build machine learning (ML)-powered applications, increase performance and stability.
🛠️ OpenSearch - Delete nodes
You can now delete data nodes in an existing OpenSearch cluster in self-service. Nodes must be deleted in pairs to keep data distribution balanced throughout the cluster.
🚀 Kubernetes 1.31
Kubernetes 1.31 is now available for provisioning in ITCare! It includes a number of updates such as the ability to specify an AppArmor profile for a container or pod in the API, improved connectivity reliability for KubeProxy Ingress and initial design to support pod-level resource limits.
Note regarding the upgrade process
The upgrade process requires restarting nodes (10% of worker nodes at a time) due to a configuration change between Kubelet versions. Depending on the level of resilience in your stack, we recommend scheduling this update during a period of low usage to minimize disruption.
As done previously, the upgrade can be triggered in self service using ITCare.
Remember to check compatibility before launching an upgrade! More information here: K8s - Get started
🚀 Apache Kafka 3.9
Apache Kafka 3.9 is now available for provisioning in ITCare! Kafka 3.9 includes a number of bug fixes and updates as tiered storage, dynamic Kraft quorums and OAuth authentication with an OIDC provider.
🛠️ Apache Kafka - Add node
You can now add a broker node to an existing Apache Kafka cluster. The sizing will be identical to the one defined initially when creating your cluster. The storage can be changed, but it is recommended to allocate the same amount as configured on the other broker nodes in the cluster. Finally, the choice of availability zone is possible before submission.
🚀 Ubuntu 24.04
Ubuntu 24.04 is now available for provisioning in ITCare! The hardening of the operating system deployed in previous versions is still present in this version.
🛠️ Backup Policies
You can now select a backup policy for all our Paas during the creation step. The following products are now eligible: PostgreSQL, MariaDB, SQL Server, Oracle.
🛠️ Object Storage improvements
Features and improvements have been added to the Object Stores Page. You can now sort through all categories in the COS list page, a 'Filter' button has also been added. From the COS page you can now access the Grafana dashboard with the Advanced metrology button.
March 2025
🚀 ITCare support level improvements
Support level management has been greatly improved on our products. You can now chose to enable and deploy the monitoring without enabling alerting immediately. This lets our users test the monitoring checks without triggering tickets or on-call support.
🛠️ PostgreSQL - Upgrade in place
A new self service action is available on all PostgreSQL PaaS: upgrade in place. This lets you upgrade your deployment from any version to the last version in autonomy and without having to redeploy another PaaS. This operation is described in the Upgrade page of this Academy for PostgreSQL. All safety measures have been implemented and in case any error would appear, a rollback is included in the upgrade process.
🛠️ ITCare UI / UX / Performance
Multiple improvements have been made to enhance the user experience, the performance and the interface of ITCare.
February 2025
🛠️ ITCare - New security dashboard
A new security dashboard provides real-time visibility into vulnerabilities, Bot Defense protection, Vault instances, and resource obsolescence. It enables precise tracking of resolved vulnerabilities and blocked attacks. The "Vulnerabilities" and "Bot Defense" pages have been enhanced for optimized management.
🛠️ ITCare - Improved availability rate calculation
We have enhanced the accuracy of calculations by considering only the support periods defined in the indicator. Visibility has been improved with the display of availability and unavailability periods by month or day. The reasons for interruptions are now accessible, and maintenance periods are no longer counted as unavailability, ensuring more reliable indicators.
January 2025
🛠️ PostgreSQL TLS
TLS encryption activation is now possible on request after the provisioning of the PostgreSQL PaaS. Please file a request ticket in ITCare for this feature.
🛠️ Backup Policies for PaaS
We improved the backup policy selection and we are now allowing the selection of a "replicated" policy even in "non-production" service. Meaning if you have sensible ressources of non-production type, you can select a policy that handle off-site backup replication.
🛠️ Backup information
The backup panel has been improved in ITCare for all our PaaS products. It should be displayed on all products and more information have been displayed like the backup policies, the last backup timestamp and the storage footprint of the system (and database where applicable) in GB.
🚀 Object Stores in top search bar
Object Stores are now indexed in the top search bar and can be found for easier nagivation to the detailled information page.
December 2024
🚀 SQL Server Always On
Always On is now available in ITCare in self service for SQL Server 2022 Enterprise edition. For more information, please head over to the SQL Server - Features product information.
🚀 Backup Policies for PaaS
In september, we released the backup policy selection for Linux and Windows when provisioning. You can now select the policy for several PaaS when provisioning: OpenSearch, Redis, Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, GlusterFS, Tomcat, Wildfly.
Also, we've improved the UI overview for those products to let you see the backup footprint and the associated policies configured.
The next and last delivery will be for the remaining products: PostgreSQL, MariaDB, SQL Server.
🛠️ Apache Kafka - Add nodes
The addition of extra nodes for the Apache Kafka product is now possible on request via a ticket from ITCare. As a reminder, an Apache Kafka cluster consists of a minimum of 3 nodes for production use.
October 2024
🚀 Kubernetes 1.28
Kubernetes 1.28 is now available for provisioning in ITCare!
Also, you can upgrade your existing cluster to version 1.28 in self service. Remember to K8s - Get started before launching an upgrade!
September 2024
🛠️ ITCare - Dynamic Filtering
A new filtering option is now available in the resource section! The filters adapt dynamically based on the type of resource selected, offering a more personalized experience and optimized display of relevant data.
An interactive demo is available in the demo section: Dynamic filters
🚀 Redis 7.2.5
We are excited to announce that Redis 7.2.5 is now available on our ITCare platform. You can also request an upgrade to version 7.2.5 for an existing Redis PaaS by submitting a ticket.
🛠️ Backup Policies (Beta)
You can now independently select your backup policy for Linux and Windows virtual instances when creating your resources in ITCare!
This feature is currently in Beta and accessible to everyone.
July-August 2024
🚀 Oracle Linux 9
Oracle Linux distribution is now available in self service using ITCare, our Cloud management platform. This distribution is available as part of our virtual instances product with the same options and properties.
🛠️ Bot Defense - Transparent mode
Bot Defense has been updated to introduce the transparent mode, allowing you to view requests deemed illegitimate without impacting traffic. This mode makes it easier to analyze logs and identify false positives, so you can fine-tune by adding legitimate IPs to the whitelist before switching to blocking mode.
For more information, please read the Bot Defense documentation.
🚀 OverDrive - XS
OverDrive, based on Nextcloud technology, offers a file storage and sync platform with powerful collaboration capabilities with desktop, mobile and web interfaces. This new product is available in self-service through ITCare in sizing XS and is hosted on-premise with high security standards.
For more information, please read the OverDrive documentation.
🛠️ Kubernetes - Create load balancer
To simplify the load balancer creation, it is now possible to create a load balancer on your Kubernetes cluster directly from the Manage dropdown.
🛠️ Kubernetes - Healthcheck for API
A new healthcheck has been added to all Kubernetes clusters where monitoring is enabled to monitor the Kubernetes API.
🛠️ OS upgrades on all PaaS
On all PaaS, the base operating system has been upgraded to the last version of the distribution when possible. This ensures that all new deployments will be up to date and benefit from security patches.
June 2024
🛠️ OpenSearch - Migrate to dedicated masters
A new feature is available for OpenSearch clusters to migrate from a basic topology to a dedicated master topology. This migration will add 3 nodes dedicated to the Master role (not hosting datas).
An interactive demo is available here: Migration demo
🛠️ OpenSearch - Ingest nodes
Specialized nodes dedicated to Ingest role can now be added to your OpenSearch cluster. This new feature is available under the Manage dropdown and will add 2 new nodes dedicated to Ingest role.
An interactive demo is available here: Ingestion nodes demo
May 2024
🚀 RabbitMQ 3.13
Versions 3.12 and 3.13 are now supported by RabbitMQ PaaS! For more information, please read the RabbitMQ documentation and the official release notes.
April 2024
🚀 PostgreSQL 16
Version 16 is now supported in the PostgreSQL PaaS! For more information, please read the PostgreSQL documentation and the official release notes.
🚀 PostgreSQL - Extensions management
You can now install PostgreSQL extensions on your PaaS in self-service via ITCare. The list of supported extensions is available in the documentation PostgreSQL - Features.
This feature is only available for PostgreSQL 15 and above.
🚀 OpenSearch 2.11.1
The OpenSearch PaaS has been updated to support and allow the provisioning of version 2.11.1.
🛠️ ITCare - UI improvements
The main menu of ITCare has been improved to provide a better navigation by reducing the page cascading.
🛠️ ITCare - New notification engine
The old notification has been scraped and replaced with a better one capable of handled very precise notifications rules. This lets you customize exactly which notifications you want to receive using subscriptions and to which recipients using email broadcast groups.
Your previous notification subscriptions have been retained.
🛠️ Kubernetes - Ingress provider customization
It is now possible to select the Ingress provider you want for Kubernetes in the creation wizard. Ingress providers available are : NGINX, Istio and Traefik.
March 2024
🚀 SQL Server 2022
SQL Server 2022 is now available in self service in ITCare. Both Standard and Enterprise editions can be selected for provisioning as in previous versions.
February 2024
🛠️ Kubernetes - display improvements
In ITCare, the Kubernetes display has been improved to display the Ingress role on your nodes as well as the version of the Operating System deployed on each nodes.
🛠️ Load balancers - Custom HTTP URL check
After improving the way URL are handled in ITCare, it is now possible to create your own HTTP URL checks directly from ITCare on your load balancer using the URL tab.
January 2024
🚀 Debian 12
Version 12 of the Linux Debian distribution is available for deployment in ITCare. Automation has been improved and provisioning is now quicker.
Security enforcement previously available in Debian 11 is still applied but it is now optional and can be disabled in the wizard.
🚀 MariaDB 10.11
New LTS version of MariaDB is available for deployment in ITCare. Check the official MariaDB release notes for more information.
🛠️ Patch Party - improvement
Resources can now be included or excluded in batch mode from your Service page. Also, we've improved the Patch status information with a dedicated panel in your resource overview to quickly see if your resource is patched and when will the next Patch Party happen.
🚀 Custom descriptions for resources and Services
Custom descriptions can be added to your resources and Services in ITCare to quickly identify your applications.
🚀 Favorite resources
To help you navigate to your preferred resources, you can now add resources to your personal favorite list that you can can summon from the ITCare header.
🚀 New Networks tab in Compute section
A new tab in available in the Compute section to browse the Networks available for your cloud with their properties.
🛠️ Maintenance calendar - improvement
The maintenance calendar has been improved to display custom events specific to each customer. Private RFCs and events will now appear in the ITCare calendar for your cloud.
🛠️ Security section - improvement
The Security section has been improved with a new entry point for Bot Defense & DoS Protection with its details regarding blocked requests and attacks.
October 2023
🚀 Apache Kafka 3.6.0
Version 3.6.0 of Apache Kafka, the open-source platform for distributed event streaming, is now available for deployment via ITCare. This new version uses the Raft consensus algorithm and does away with Zookeeper.
🚀 PostgreSQL 15
Version 15 of PostgreSQL is available for deployment via ITCare. It is compatible with all the features previously offered.
🚀 PostgreSQL - Self-service restoration
The PostgreSQL self-service restore feature, which lets you restore a backup from one source to another destination, is now available in ITCare.
⚒️ Load balancer - Bot defense
A new "Strict" mode has been added to the Bot Defense feature.
This more restrictive profile can be rapidly deployed in the event of an attack on your load balancers. Its fine-tuning is designed to block a greater number of requests.
September 2023
🚀 Create multiple resources at once
You can create up to 5 additional resources with the same configuration. The additional resources will be located in the same area but the availability zones can be different.
🚀 New "duplicate" template action
When displaying a virtual instance, you can now use this existing resource as a template to create a new resource with the same properties: CPU, RAM, network, storage, management options.
Please verify the amount of storage of the disk in the new template. Based on the source template, you might have the wrong amount of storage configured. This is a known bug!
The feature can save time to create a new virtual instance but will not CLONE anything.
⚒️ Wizard - Network selection
When creating a resource, the network selection is now aware of the Service environment. If the Service has:
a Production environment, production networks are displayed by default.
a Non-Production environment, non-production networks are displayed by default.
In both cases, production and non-production networks remain available for selection.
⚒️ Global Service - Maintenance management
Maintenances can now be scheduled on multiple or all resources at the service level.
🚀 PostgreSQL - Enable High Availability
Single PostgreSQL instance can now be converted to a highly available PostgreSQL cluster with two nodes. This operation is not reversible.
⚒️ New management options on clusters
New management actions are now available on clusters:
Resize: it can also be done at node level depending on the configuration of the product
Patch party: statuses for each resource are now visible in the service extended view
🚀 Kubernetes - Upgrade in self-service
It is now possible to upgrade your Containers (K8s) cluster to the last supported version from the manage menu of the cluster:
Upgrade to the next highest version is possible - jumping versions is not allowed
Downgrade is not possible
🚀 Load balancers - URL management
URLs related to a Load balancer can now be managed individually:
A dedicated URL tab is available in the Load balancer page
Following actions can be performed per URL or on a group of URL: Schedule Maintenance, Enable / Disable Monitoring
URL creation is available in the management actions of the Load balancer
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