Upgrade a cluster
WCD does not automatically upgrade existing clusters when a new version of Weaviate core is released.
If you have a stand-alone cluster, an upgrade requires system downtime. Consider your business needs, and upgrade your cluster when you have a suitable maintenance window. There is no downtime if you have a high availability (HA) cluster.
Check the server version
Check for a Weaviate server update.
Console message
The console displays a notification message in the console when a new version is available.
Click to expand the notification. The notification displays a list of clusters that can be upgraded.
Details panel
To check if you are running the latest version of Weaviate, follow these steps.
- Connect to the WCD console, and find your cluster in the Dashboard tab.
- Click the "Details" button.
- Find the version tile in the details panel.
The tile has an "Update!" button when a newer version is available.
Upgrade the server version
WCD restarts your cluster during an upgrade. A standard cluster is unavailable during the upgrade.
To avoid downtime, consider using high availability (HA) clusters for production workloads. An HA cluster upgrades one node at a time so the cluster is available during the upgrade.
To upgrade a cluster, follow these steps:
- Click the "Upgrade!" button on the cluster details tile.
- Enter your cluster name in the text entry box.
- Click confirm.
During the upgrade, the console displays a status indicator.
The indicator goes way and WCD sends a confirmation email when the cluster is ready.
Support
For questions and support, try the following resources:
Weaviate also offers paid support services. If you have a contract with Weaviate, contact your sales representative for details.