RC: 8.2 Pro release - version management

content/operate/rc/changelog/october-2025.md

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+---
+Title: Redis Cloud changelog (October 2025)
+alwaysopen: false
+categories:
+- docs
+- operate
+- rc
+description: New features, enhancements, and other changes added to Redis Cloud during
+  October 2025.
+highlights: Redis 8.2 on Redis Cloud Pro
+linktitle: October 2025
+weight: 70
+tags:
+- changelog
+---
+
+## New features
+
+### Redis 8.2 on Redis Cloud Pro
+
+Redis 8.2 is now available on Redis Cloud Pro. 
+
+Starting with the release of Redis 8.2 on Redis Cloud Pro, Redis Cloud will automatically upgrade your database to the latest minor version during maintenance windows. See [Redis version management]({{< relref "/operate/rc/databases/version-management" >}}) for more information.
+
+See [upgrade database version]({{< relref "/operate/rc/databases/version-management/upgrade-version" >}}) to learn how to upgrade your existing Pro database to the latest version.

content/operate/rc/changelog/version-release-notes/8-2.md

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+---
+Title: Redis 8.2 release notes and breaking changes
+alwaysopen: false
+categories:
+- docs
+- operate
+- rc
+description: Release notes and breaking changes for Redis 8.2 on Redis Cloud.
+hideListLinks: true
+linktitle: Redis 8.2
+weight: 4
+tocEmbedHeaders: true
+---
+
+Redis 8.2 builds on the foundation of Redis 8.0 with significant performance and memory optimizations, enhanced streaming capabilities, and improved cluster management tools. For more information on the changes in Redis 8.2, see [What's new in Redis 8.2]({{<relref "/develop/whats-new/8-2" >}}) and review the Redis Open Source [8.2 release notes]({{<relref "/operate/oss-and-stack/stack-with-enterprise/release-notes/redisce/redisos-8.2-release-notes" >}}).
+
+Starting with the release of Redis 8.2 on Redis Cloud Pro, Redis Cloud will automatically upgrade your database to the latest minor version during maintenance windows. See [Redis version management]({{< relref "/operate/rc/databases/version-management" >}}) for more information.
+
+## Breaking changes
+
+When new versions of Redis Open Source change existing commands, upgrading your database to a new version can potentially break some functionality. Before you upgrade, read the provided list of breaking changes that affect Redis Cloud and update any applications that connect to your database to handle these changes.
+
+If you are upgrading from Redis 7.4, review the [Redis 8.0 breaking changes]({{< relref "/operate/rc/changelog/version-release-notes/8-0#breaking-changes" >}}) before upgrading.

content/operate/rc/databases/configuration/advanced-capabilities.md

@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ Available options depend on your database plan and **Type**.
 
 ## Redis Cloud Essentials {#essentials}
 
-All Redis Cloud Essentials databases with versions prior to Redis 8.0 support [Redis Stack]({{< relref "/operate/oss_and_stack/" >}}), which enables the most frequently used capabilities. 
+All Redis Cloud Essentials databases with versions prior to Redis 8.0 support [Redis Stack]({{< relref "/operate/oss_and_stack/" >}}), which enables the most frequently used capabilities.
 
 {{<image filename="images/rc/new-database-general-type-free-stack.png" alt="For Essentials, the Type setting in the General section includes an option for Redis." width="300px">}}
 
@@ -27,11 +27,11 @@ When the database **Type** is set to _Redis_, the Advanced capabilities section
 
 Starting with Redis 8.0, all advanced capabilities provided by Redis Stack are included in Redis by default.
 
-Redis Cloud is updated on a regular basis, which includes the advanced capabilities supported by the service. Versions displayed by the Redis Cloud console may vary from those shown above.  For the latest details of any capability, see [Redis Stack and Redis Enterprise]({{< relref "/operate/oss_and_stack/stack-with-enterprise" >}}). 
+Redis Cloud is updated on a regular basis, which includes the advanced capabilities supported by the service. Versions displayed by the Redis Cloud console may vary from those shown above.  For the latest details of any capability, see [Redis Stack and Redis Enterprise]({{< relref "/operate/oss_and_stack/stack-with-enterprise" >}}). For more information about Redis Cloud version management, see [Redis version management]({{< relref "/operate/rc/databases/version-management" >}}).
 
 ## Redis Cloud Pro {#pro}
 
-By default, Redis Cloud Pro databases load all supported advanced capabilities. You can choose to load specific capabilities when you create your database. To choose which capabilities to load for your Pro database, [create it with custom settings]({{< relref "/operate/rc/databases/create-database/create-pro-database-new" >}}) and select **More options** when adding your database in the **Sizing tab** to view advanced capability settings.
+By default, Redis Cloud Pro databases load all supported advanced capabilities. For versions prior to Redis 8.0, you can choose to load specific capabilities when you create your database. To choose which capabilities to load for your Pro database, [create it with custom settings]({{< relref "/operate/rc/databases/create-database/create-pro-database-new" >}}) and select **More options** when adding your database in the **Sizing tab** to view advanced capability settings.
 
 {{<image filename="images/rc/database-details-redis-module-select-flexible.png" alt="For Pro databases, you can select the capabilities included in your database." width="75%">}}
 
@@ -48,7 +48,9 @@ You can select more than one advanced capability for a database, though there ar
 
 To remove a selected capability, clear its checkbox.
 
-To learn more, see [Redis Stack]({{< relref "/develop/get-started/" >}}) and [Redis Stack and Redis Enterprise]({{< relref "/operate/oss_and_stack/stack-with-enterprise" >}}).
+Starting with Redis 8.0, all advanced capabilities provided by Redis Stack are included in Redis by default. 
+
+To learn more, see [Redis Stack]({{< relref "/develop/get-started/" >}}) and [Redis Stack and Redis Enterprise]({{< relref "/operate/oss_and_stack/stack-with-enterprise" >}}). For more information about Redis Cloud version management, see [Redis version management]({{< relref "/operate/rc/databases/version-management" >}}).
 
 ### Search and query sizing
 

content/operate/rc/databases/create-database/create-active-active-database.md

@@ -126,7 +126,9 @@ By default, you're shown basic settings, which include:
 
     {{<image filename="images/rc/active-active-json-detail.png" width="75%" alt="When you create an Active-Active database, you can select the JSON and Search and query advanced capabilities." >}}  
 
-    We select both capabilities for you automatically. You can remove a capability by selecting it. Selected capabilities will be available in all regions, including those added in the future.
+    For Redis versions prior to 8.0, we select both capabilities for you automatically. You can remove a capability by selecting it. Selected capabilities will be available in all regions, including those added in the future.
+
+    Starting with Redis 8.0, JSON and Search and query are included by default.
 
     See [Search and query Active-Active databases]({{< relref "/operate/oss_and_stack/stack-with-enterprise/search/search-active-active" >}}) to learn how to use Search and query on Active-Active databases.
 
@@ -274,7 +276,7 @@ Total ops/sec = 9000 (Region 1) + 10000 (Region 2) + 7000 (Region 3)
     For Search and query databases, the estimated throughput from the [Sizing calculator](https://redis.io/redisearch-sizing-calculator/) is the total amount of throughput you need. When setting throughput for your Active-Active database, use the total amount for each region and divide it depending on your read (query) and write (update) needs for each region. For example, if the total amount of throughput needed is 50000 ops/sec, you could set each region to have 20000 ops/sec for reads (queries) and 30000 ops/sec for writes (updates).
 
 - **Data Persistence**: Defines the data persistence policy, if any. See [Database persistence]({{< relref "/operate/rs/databases/configure/database-persistence.md" >}}).
-- **Supported Protocol(s)**: Choose between RESP2 and RESP3 _(Redis 7.2 only)_. See [Redis serialization protocol]({{< relref "/develop/reference/protocol-spec" >}}#resp-versions) for details.
+- **Supported Protocol(s)**: Choose between RESP2 and RESP3 _(Redis 7.2 or later)_. See [Redis serialization protocol]({{< relref "/develop/reference/protocol-spec" >}}#resp-versions) for details.
 - **Quantity**: Number of databases to create with these settings. 
 
 When finished, select **Save configuration** to save your database configuration.

content/operate/rc/databases/create-database/create-pro-database-existing.md

@@ -75,6 +75,7 @@ The **Performance** section lets you manage the maximum size, throughput, and ha
 | **Dataset size**    | Maximum size (in GB) for your dataset. See [Dataset size]({{< relref "/operate/rc/databases/configuration/sizing#dataset-size" >}}) for sizing considerations. <br/> Databases with Search and query have specific size requirements, see [Search and query sizing]({{< relref "/operate/rc/databases/configuration/advanced-capabilities#search-and-query-sizing" >}}) for more information. |
 | **Throughput**      | Defines throughput in terms of maximum operations per second for the database. See [Throughput]({{< relref "/operate/rc/databases/configuration/sizing#throughput" >}}) for more info. <br/> Databases with Search and query have specific throughput requirements, see [Search and query sizing]({{< relref "/operate/rc/databases/configuration/advanced-capabilities#search-and-query-sizing" >}}) for more information. |
 | **High availability**    | Replicates your data across multiple nodes, as allowed by your subscription plan. See [High availability]({{< relref "/operate/rc/databases/configuration/high-availability" >}}) for more info|
+| **Query performance factor** | *(Search and query databases on Redis 7.2 or later only)* Adds additional compute power to process your query and vector search workloads and boost your queries per second. See [Search and query sizing]({{< relref "/operate/rc/databases/configuration/advanced-capabilities#search-and-query-sizing" >}}) for more information. |
 | **Hashing policy**  | Defines the [hashing policy]({{< relref "/operate/rc/databases/configuration/clustering#manage-the-hashing-policy" >}}).  |
 | **OSS Cluster API** | Activates the [Cluster API]({{< relref "/operate/rc/databases/configuration/clustering#oss-cluster-api" >}}) for a database. When this option is selected, you cannot define a custom hashing policy.<br/> After you select OSS Cluster API, you can select **Use external endpoint** if you want to use the external endpoint for the database. Selecting **Use external endpoint** will block the private endpoint for this database. |
 

content/operate/rc/databases/create-database/create-pro-database-new.md

@@ -156,7 +156,7 @@ By default, you're shown basic settings, which include:
 | Database setting | Description |
 |:---------|:-----------|
 | **Name** | A custom name for your database (_required_) |
-| **Version** | The Redis version for your database. We recommend you choose the latest available version. |
+| **Version** | The Redis version for your database. We recommend you choose the latest available version. See [Redis version management]({{< relref "/operate/rc/databases/version-management" >}}) for more information. |
 | **Dataset size (GB)** | The amount of data for your dataset. Specify small sizes as decimals of 1.0&nbsp;GB; example: `0.1` GB (minimum). We calculate the total memory limit for you based on the other settings you choose for your database. <br/> Databases with Search and query have specific sizing requirements, see [Search and query sizing]({{< relref "/operate/rc/databases/configuration/advanced-capabilities#search-and-query-sizing" >}}) for more information. |
 | **High Availability** | Indicates whether a replica copy of the database is maintained in case the primary database becomes unavailable.  (Warning: Doubles memory consumption). See [High Availability]({{< relref "/operate/rc/databases/configuration/high-availability" >}}).  |
 | **Throughput** | Identifies maximum throughput for the database, which is specified in terms of operations per second (**Ops/sec**). See [Throughput]({{< relref "/operate/rc/databases/configuration/sizing#throughput" >}}) for more information. <br/> Databases with Search and query have specific throughput requirements. See [Search and query sizing]({{< relref "/operate/rc/databases/configuration/advanced-capabilities#search-and-query-sizing" >}}) for more information. |
@@ -170,10 +170,10 @@ Select **More options** to specify values for the following settings.
 
 | Database&nbsp;option | Description                                                                                                                                                     |
 |:---------|:----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
-| **Advanced Capabilities** | [Advanced features and data types]({{< relref "/operate/rc/databases/configuration/advanced-capabilities" >}}) used by the database. Choose from [Search and query]({{< relref "/operate/oss_and_stack/stack-with-enterprise/search" >}}), [JSON]({{< relref "/operate/oss_and_stack/stack-with-enterprise/json" >}}), [Time series]({{< relref "/operate/oss_and_stack/stack-with-enterprise/timeseries" >}}), or [Probabilistic]({{< relref "/operate/oss_and_stack/stack-with-enterprise/bloom" >}}). <br/> Databases with Search and query have specific sizing requirements, see [Search and query sizing]({{< relref "/operate/rc/databases/configuration/advanced-capabilities#search-and-query-sizing" >}}) for more information. |
+| **Advanced Capabilities** | [Advanced features and data types]({{< relref "/operate/rc/databases/configuration/advanced-capabilities" >}}) used by the database. Choose from [Search and query]({{< relref "/operate/oss_and_stack/stack-with-enterprise/search" >}}), [JSON]({{< relref "/operate/oss_and_stack/stack-with-enterprise/json" >}}), [Time series]({{< relref "/operate/oss_and_stack/stack-with-enterprise/timeseries" >}}), or [Probabilistic]({{< relref "/operate/oss_and_stack/stack-with-enterprise/bloom" >}}). <br/> Starting with Redis 8.0, all advanced capabilities provided by Redis Stack are included in Redis by default. <br/> Databases with Search and query have specific sizing requirements, see [Search and query sizing]({{< relref "/operate/rc/databases/configuration/advanced-capabilities#search-and-query-sizing" >}}) for more information. |
 | **OSS Cluster API** | Enable to use the [Redis Cluster API]({{< relref "/operate/rc/databases/configuration/clustering#oss-cluster-api" >}}).                                                                                                                |
 | **Type** | Set to **Redis**, otherwise **Memcached** database for legacy database support.                                                                                     |
-| **Supported Protocol(s)** | Choose between RESP2 and RESP3 _(Redis 7.2 only)_. See [Redis serialization protocol]({{< relref "/develop/reference/protocol-spec" >}}#resp-versions) for details |
+| **Supported Protocol(s)** | Choose between RESP2 and RESP3 _(Redis 7.2 and later only)_. See [Redis serialization protocol]({{< relref "/develop/reference/protocol-spec" >}}#resp-versions) for details |
 | **Quantity** | Number of databases to create with these settings.                                                                                                              |
 
 When finished, select **Save configuration** to save your database configuration.