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Upgrade

  • Upgrade Redpanda

    To benefit from Redpanda's new features and enhancements, upgrade to the latest version.

  • Upgrade Redpanda in Kubernetes

    To benefit from Redpanda's new features and enhancements, upgrade to the latest version.

  • Defer Upgrade Finalization

    Keep a feature-release upgrade open so you can soak test the new version with a guaranteed rollback path, then finalize the upgrade when you're ready.

  • Upgrade the Redpanda Operator

    Upgrading the Redpanda Operator ensures your deployment benefits from the latest features, fixes, and improvements.

  • Kubernetes Compatibility

    A compatibility matrix for versions of Redpanda, Redpanda Helm chart, and Redpanda Operator.

  • Migrate Node Pools

    Migrate Redpanda brokers to a new Kubernetes node pool using the NodePool CRD for automated blue/green operations with zero downtime.

  • Migrate Node Pools Manually

    Manually migrate your Redpanda cluster to a new Kubernetes node pool by decommissioning brokers one at a time.

  • Deprecated Features

    See a list of deprecated features in Redpanda releases and plan necessary upgrades or modifications.

  • Schema Changes and Migration Guide for Iceberg Topics in Redpanda v25.3

    Information about breaking schema changes for Iceberg topics in Redpanda v25.3, and actions to take when upgrading.