The Best MySQL Active/Active HA/DR Solution Gets Even Better: Continuent Tungsten Cluster v8, Now Introducing PostgreSQL SupportContinuent provides high availability and disaster recovery solutions for business-critical MySQL and MariaDB environments. Organizations rely on Continuent for fast, expert support and proven operational stability, with many customers running Tungsten Cluster in production for over a decade. Our flagship product is trusted by organizations requiring continuous database operations across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid deployments, delivering zero downtime, seamless failover, and reliable data consistency.
Tungsten Cluster v8 sets a new standard for MySQL high availability with over 30 new features and 40 bug fixes focused on operational simplicity and resilience. Key updates include easier setup with expanded CLI and API tools, enhanced security, and full MySQL 8.4 compatibility. The new Tungsten Operator adds Kubernetes support for containerized and cloud-native environments, while the redesigned Tungsten Dashboard simplifies real-time monitoring and management.
We are also excited to announce that v8 introduces planned support for PostgreSQL, extending Continuent’s proven HA architecture beyond MySQL and MariaDB. A beta version of Tungsten Cluster for PostgreSQL will be available in Q3 2026, with early access registration at continuent.com/solutions/postgresql/beta.
Tungsten Cluster v8 is designed for organizations that need robust, scalable database infrastructure. SaaS providers, ecommerce platforms, financial institutions, telecom operators, and large enterprises can deploy, monitor, and maintain their databases with greater confidence and less effort across heterogeneous environments—spanning MySQL and MariaDB today, with PostgreSQL support coming soon.
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