ossarga commented on a change in pull request #35:
URL: https://github.com/apache/cassandra-website/pull/35#discussion_r574473877
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+layout: post
+title: "Apache Cassandra Changelog #4 | February 2021"
+date: 2020-02-11
Review comment:
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+---
+layout: post
+title: "Apache Cassandra Changelog #4 | February 2021"
+date: 2020-02-11
+author: the Apache Cassandra Community
+categories: blog
+---
+
+Our monthly roundup of key activities and knowledge to keep the community
informed.
+
+
+
+## **Release Notes**
+
+#### **Released**
Review comment:
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+---
+layout: post
+title: "Apache Cassandra Changelog #4 | February 2021"
+date: 2020-02-11
+author: the Apache Cassandra Community
+categories: blog
+---
+
+Our monthly roundup of key activities and knowledge to keep the community
informed.
+
+
+
+## **Release Notes**
Review comment:
Remove `**` from both sides of heading. They are unnecessary.
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+---
+layout: post
+title: "Apache Cassandra Changelog #4 | February 2021"
+date: 2020-02-11
+author: the Apache Cassandra Community
+categories: blog
+---
+
+Our monthly roundup of key activities and knowledge to keep the community
informed.
+
+
+
+## **Release Notes**
+
+#### **Released**
+
+Apache Cassandra
[3.0.24](https://www.apache.org/dyn/closer.lua/cassandra/3.0.24/)
([pgp](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.0.24/apache-cassandra-3.0.24-bin.tar.gz.asc),
[sha256](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.0.24/apache-cassandra-3.0.24-bin.tar.gz.sha256)
and
[sha512](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.0.24/apache-cassandra-3.0.24-bin.tar.gz.sha512)).
This is a security-related release for the 3.0 series and was released on
February 1. Please read the [release
notes](https://gitbox.apache.org/repos/asf?p=cassandra.git;a=blob_plain;f=NEWS.txt;hb=refs/tags/cassandra-3.0.24).
+
+Apache Cassandra
[3.11.10](https://www.apache.org/dyn/closer.lua/cassandra/3.11.10/apache-cassandra-3.11.10-bin.tar.gz)
([pgp](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.11.10/apache-cassandra-3.11.10-bin.tar.gz.asc),
[sha256](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz.sha256)
and
[sha512](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.11.10/apache-cassandra-3.11.10-bin.tar.gz.sha512))
was also released on February 1. You will find the [release notes
here](https://gitbox.apache.org/repos/asf?p=cassandra.git;a=blob_plain;f=NEWS.txt;hb=refs/tags/cassandra-3.11.10).
+
+Apache Cassandra
[4.0-beta4](https://www.apache.org/dyn/closer.lua/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz)
([pgp](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz.asc),
[sha256](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz.sha256)
and
[sha512](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz.sha512))
is the newest version which was released on December 30. Please pay attention
to the [release
notes](https://gitbox.apache.org/repos/asf?p=cassandra.git;a=blob_plain;f=CHANGES.txt;hb=refs/tags/cassandra-4.0-beta4)
and let the community know if you encounter problems with any of the currently
supported versions.
+
+Join the Cassandra [mailing list](https://cassandra.apache.org/community/) to
stay updated.
+
+#### **Changed**
+
+A vulnerability rated `Important` was found when using the `dc` or `rack`
internode_encryption setting. More details of CVE-2020-17516 Apache Cassandra
internode encryption enforcement vulnerability are available on this [user
thread](https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r883eccde63637ea18ab5890c09c18e9573f8080bbccaa5ccd1304b8f%40%3Cuser.cassandra.apache.org%3E).
+
+Note: The mitigation for 3.11.x users requires an update to 3.11.10 not
3.11.24, as originally stated in the CVE. (For anyone who has perfected a flux
capacitor, we would like to borrow it.)
+
+The current status of Cassandra 4.0 GA can be viewed on this [Jira
board](https://issues.apache.org/jira/secure/RapidBoard.jspa?rapidView=355&quickFilter=1661)
(ASF login required). RC is imminent with testing underway. The remaining
tickets represent 3.3% of the total scope. Read the latest summary from the
community
[here](https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rbc7e4664c0261b0d82baf4b303a7f10977bf138a7419d97d737e0b1a%40%3Cdev.cassandra.apache.org%3E).
+
+## **Community Notes**
+
+_Updates on Cassandra Enhancement Proposals (CEPs), how to contribute, and
other community activities._
+
+#### **Added**
Review comment:
Same as previous comment
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+---
+layout: post
+title: "Apache Cassandra Changelog #4 | February 2021"
+date: 2020-02-11
+author: the Apache Cassandra Community
+categories: blog
+---
+
+Our monthly roundup of key activities and knowledge to keep the community
informed.
+
+
+
+## **Release Notes**
+
+#### **Released**
+
+Apache Cassandra
[3.0.24](https://www.apache.org/dyn/closer.lua/cassandra/3.0.24/)
([pgp](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.0.24/apache-cassandra-3.0.24-bin.tar.gz.asc),
[sha256](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.0.24/apache-cassandra-3.0.24-bin.tar.gz.sha256)
and
[sha512](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.0.24/apache-cassandra-3.0.24-bin.tar.gz.sha512)).
This is a security-related release for the 3.0 series and was released on
February 1. Please read the [release
notes](https://gitbox.apache.org/repos/asf?p=cassandra.git;a=blob_plain;f=NEWS.txt;hb=refs/tags/cassandra-3.0.24).
+
+Apache Cassandra
[3.11.10](https://www.apache.org/dyn/closer.lua/cassandra/3.11.10/apache-cassandra-3.11.10-bin.tar.gz)
([pgp](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.11.10/apache-cassandra-3.11.10-bin.tar.gz.asc),
[sha256](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz.sha256)
and
[sha512](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.11.10/apache-cassandra-3.11.10-bin.tar.gz.sha512))
was also released on February 1. You will find the [release notes
here](https://gitbox.apache.org/repos/asf?p=cassandra.git;a=blob_plain;f=NEWS.txt;hb=refs/tags/cassandra-3.11.10).
+
+Apache Cassandra
[4.0-beta4](https://www.apache.org/dyn/closer.lua/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz)
([pgp](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz.asc),
[sha256](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz.sha256)
and
[sha512](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz.sha512))
is the newest version which was released on December 30. Please pay attention
to the [release
notes](https://gitbox.apache.org/repos/asf?p=cassandra.git;a=blob_plain;f=CHANGES.txt;hb=refs/tags/cassandra-4.0-beta4)
and let the community know if you encounter problems with any of the currently
supported versions.
+
+Join the Cassandra [mailing list](https://cassandra.apache.org/community/) to
stay updated.
+
+#### **Changed**
+
+A vulnerability rated `Important` was found when using the `dc` or `rack`
internode_encryption setting. More details of CVE-2020-17516 Apache Cassandra
internode encryption enforcement vulnerability are available on this [user
thread](https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r883eccde63637ea18ab5890c09c18e9573f8080bbccaa5ccd1304b8f%40%3Cuser.cassandra.apache.org%3E).
+
+Note: The mitigation for 3.11.x users requires an update to 3.11.10 not
3.11.24, as originally stated in the CVE. (For anyone who has perfected a flux
capacitor, we would like to borrow it.)
+
+The current status of Cassandra 4.0 GA can be viewed on this [Jira
board](https://issues.apache.org/jira/secure/RapidBoard.jspa?rapidView=355&quickFilter=1661)
(ASF login required). RC is imminent with testing underway. The remaining
tickets represent 3.3% of the total scope. Read the latest summary from the
community
[here](https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rbc7e4664c0261b0d82baf4b303a7f10977bf138a7419d97d737e0b1a%40%3Cdev.cassandra.apache.org%3E).
+
+## **Community Notes**
+
+_Updates on Cassandra Enhancement Proposals (CEPs), how to contribute, and
other community activities._
+
+#### **Added**
+
+Apache Cassandra will be participating in the Google Summer of Code (GSoC)
under the ASF umbrella as a mentoring organization. This is a great opportunity
to get involved, especially for newcomers to the Cassandra community.
+
+We’re curating a list of JIRA tickets this month, which will be labeled as
`gsoc2021`. This will make them visible in the [Jira issue
tracker](https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/SYNAPSE-1125?jql=labels%20%3D%20gsoc2021)
for participants to see and connect with mentors.
+
+If you would like to volunteer to be a mentor for a GSoC project, please tag
the respective JIRA ticket with the `mentor` label. Non-committers can
volunteer to be a mentor as long as there is a committer as co-mentor. Projects
can be mentored by one or more co-mentors.
+
+Thanks to Paulo Motta for proposing the idea and getting the ticket list going.
+
+#### **Added**
+
+Apache Zeppelin [0.9.0](http://zeppelin.apache.org/download.html) was released
on January 15. Zeppelin is a collaborative data analytics and visualization
tool for distributed, general-purpose data processing system, which supports
Apache Cassandra and others. The release notes for the Cassandra CQL
Interpreter are available
[here](http://zeppelin.apache.org/docs/0.9.0/interpreter/cassandra.html).
+
+#### **Changed**
+
+For the GA of Apache Cassandra 4.0, any claim of support for Python 2 will be
dropped from update documentation. We will also introduce a warning when
running in Python 2.7. Support for Python 3 will be backported to at least
3.11, due to existing tickets, but we will undertake the work needed to make
packaging and internal tooling support Python 3.
+
+#### **Changed**
+
+The Kubernetes SIG is discussing how to encourage more participation and to
structure SIG meetings around updates on Kubernetes and Cassandra. We also
intend to invite other projects (like OpenEDS, Prometheus, and others) to
discuss how we can make Cassandra and Kubernetes better. As well as updates,
the group discussed handling large-scale backups inside Kubernetes and using S3
APIs to store images. [Watch here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5mEgFquIoo).
+
+[](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5mEgFquIoo
"")
+
+
+## **User Space**
+
+#### **Backblaze**
Review comment:
Same as previous comment
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+---
+layout: post
+title: "Apache Cassandra Changelog #4 | February 2021"
+date: 2020-02-11
+author: the Apache Cassandra Community
+categories: blog
+---
+
+Our monthly roundup of key activities and knowledge to keep the community
informed.
+
+
+
+## **Release Notes**
+
+#### **Released**
+
+Apache Cassandra
[3.0.24](https://www.apache.org/dyn/closer.lua/cassandra/3.0.24/)
([pgp](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.0.24/apache-cassandra-3.0.24-bin.tar.gz.asc),
[sha256](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.0.24/apache-cassandra-3.0.24-bin.tar.gz.sha256)
and
[sha512](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.0.24/apache-cassandra-3.0.24-bin.tar.gz.sha512)).
This is a security-related release for the 3.0 series and was released on
February 1. Please read the [release
notes](https://gitbox.apache.org/repos/asf?p=cassandra.git;a=blob_plain;f=NEWS.txt;hb=refs/tags/cassandra-3.0.24).
+
+Apache Cassandra
[3.11.10](https://www.apache.org/dyn/closer.lua/cassandra/3.11.10/apache-cassandra-3.11.10-bin.tar.gz)
([pgp](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.11.10/apache-cassandra-3.11.10-bin.tar.gz.asc),
[sha256](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz.sha256)
and
[sha512](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.11.10/apache-cassandra-3.11.10-bin.tar.gz.sha512))
was also released on February 1. You will find the [release notes
here](https://gitbox.apache.org/repos/asf?p=cassandra.git;a=blob_plain;f=NEWS.txt;hb=refs/tags/cassandra-3.11.10).
+
+Apache Cassandra
[4.0-beta4](https://www.apache.org/dyn/closer.lua/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz)
([pgp](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz.asc),
[sha256](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz.sha256)
and
[sha512](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz.sha512))
is the newest version which was released on December 30. Please pay attention
to the [release
notes](https://gitbox.apache.org/repos/asf?p=cassandra.git;a=blob_plain;f=CHANGES.txt;hb=refs/tags/cassandra-4.0-beta4)
and let the community know if you encounter problems with any of the currently
supported versions.
+
+Join the Cassandra [mailing list](https://cassandra.apache.org/community/) to
stay updated.
+
+#### **Changed**
+
+A vulnerability rated `Important` was found when using the `dc` or `rack`
internode_encryption setting. More details of CVE-2020-17516 Apache Cassandra
internode encryption enforcement vulnerability are available on this [user
thread](https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r883eccde63637ea18ab5890c09c18e9573f8080bbccaa5ccd1304b8f%40%3Cuser.cassandra.apache.org%3E).
+
+Note: The mitigation for 3.11.x users requires an update to 3.11.10 not
3.11.24, as originally stated in the CVE. (For anyone who has perfected a flux
capacitor, we would like to borrow it.)
+
+The current status of Cassandra 4.0 GA can be viewed on this [Jira
board](https://issues.apache.org/jira/secure/RapidBoard.jspa?rapidView=355&quickFilter=1661)
(ASF login required). RC is imminent with testing underway. The remaining
tickets represent 3.3% of the total scope. Read the latest summary from the
community
[here](https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rbc7e4664c0261b0d82baf4b303a7f10977bf138a7419d97d737e0b1a%40%3Cdev.cassandra.apache.org%3E).
+
+## **Community Notes**
+
+_Updates on Cassandra Enhancement Proposals (CEPs), how to contribute, and
other community activities._
+
+#### **Added**
+
+Apache Cassandra will be participating in the Google Summer of Code (GSoC)
under the ASF umbrella as a mentoring organization. This is a great opportunity
to get involved, especially for newcomers to the Cassandra community.
+
+We’re curating a list of JIRA tickets this month, which will be labeled as
`gsoc2021`. This will make them visible in the [Jira issue
tracker](https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/SYNAPSE-1125?jql=labels%20%3D%20gsoc2021)
for participants to see and connect with mentors.
+
+If you would like to volunteer to be a mentor for a GSoC project, please tag
the respective JIRA ticket with the `mentor` label. Non-committers can
volunteer to be a mentor as long as there is a committer as co-mentor. Projects
can be mentored by one or more co-mentors.
+
+Thanks to Paulo Motta for proposing the idea and getting the ticket list going.
+
+#### **Added**
+
+Apache Zeppelin [0.9.0](http://zeppelin.apache.org/download.html) was released
on January 15. Zeppelin is a collaborative data analytics and visualization
tool for distributed, general-purpose data processing system, which supports
Apache Cassandra and others. The release notes for the Cassandra CQL
Interpreter are available
[here](http://zeppelin.apache.org/docs/0.9.0/interpreter/cassandra.html).
+
+#### **Changed**
+
+For the GA of Apache Cassandra 4.0, any claim of support for Python 2 will be
dropped from update documentation. We will also introduce a warning when
running in Python 2.7. Support for Python 3 will be backported to at least
3.11, due to existing tickets, but we will undertake the work needed to make
packaging and internal tooling support Python 3.
+
+#### **Changed**
+
+The Kubernetes SIG is discussing how to encourage more participation and to
structure SIG meetings around updates on Kubernetes and Cassandra. We also
intend to invite other projects (like OpenEDS, Prometheus, and others) to
discuss how we can make Cassandra and Kubernetes better. As well as updates,
the group discussed handling large-scale backups inside Kubernetes and using S3
APIs to store images. [Watch here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5mEgFquIoo).
+
+[](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5mEgFquIoo
"")
+
+
+## **User Space**
+
+#### **Backblaze**
+
+“Backblaze uses Apache Cassandra, a high-performance, scalable distributed
database to help manage hundreds of petabytes of data.” - [Andy
Klein](https://www.backblaze.com/blog/wide-partitions-in-apache-cassandra-3-11/)
+
+#### **Witfoo**
+
+Witfoo uses Cassandra for big data needs in cybersecurity operations. In
response to the recent licensing changes at Elastic, Witfoo decided to blog
about its journey away from Elastic to Apache Cassandra in 2019. -
[Witfoo.com](https://www.witfoo.com/blog/our-move-from-elastic-to-cassandra/)
+
+_Do you have a Cassandra case study to share? Email
[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])._
+
+## **In the News**
Review comment:
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+---
+layout: post
+title: "Apache Cassandra Changelog #4 | February 2021"
+date: 2020-02-11
+author: the Apache Cassandra Community
+categories: blog
+---
+
+Our monthly roundup of key activities and knowledge to keep the community
informed.
+
+
+
+## **Release Notes**
+
+#### **Released**
+
+Apache Cassandra
[3.0.24](https://www.apache.org/dyn/closer.lua/cassandra/3.0.24/)
([pgp](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.0.24/apache-cassandra-3.0.24-bin.tar.gz.asc),
[sha256](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.0.24/apache-cassandra-3.0.24-bin.tar.gz.sha256)
and
[sha512](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.0.24/apache-cassandra-3.0.24-bin.tar.gz.sha512)).
This is a security-related release for the 3.0 series and was released on
February 1. Please read the [release
notes](https://gitbox.apache.org/repos/asf?p=cassandra.git;a=blob_plain;f=NEWS.txt;hb=refs/tags/cassandra-3.0.24).
+
+Apache Cassandra
[3.11.10](https://www.apache.org/dyn/closer.lua/cassandra/3.11.10/apache-cassandra-3.11.10-bin.tar.gz)
([pgp](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.11.10/apache-cassandra-3.11.10-bin.tar.gz.asc),
[sha256](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz.sha256)
and
[sha512](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.11.10/apache-cassandra-3.11.10-bin.tar.gz.sha512))
was also released on February 1. You will find the [release notes
here](https://gitbox.apache.org/repos/asf?p=cassandra.git;a=blob_plain;f=NEWS.txt;hb=refs/tags/cassandra-3.11.10).
+
+Apache Cassandra
[4.0-beta4](https://www.apache.org/dyn/closer.lua/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz)
([pgp](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz.asc),
[sha256](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz.sha256)
and
[sha512](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz.sha512))
is the newest version which was released on December 30. Please pay attention
to the [release
notes](https://gitbox.apache.org/repos/asf?p=cassandra.git;a=blob_plain;f=CHANGES.txt;hb=refs/tags/cassandra-4.0-beta4)
and let the community know if you encounter problems with any of the currently
supported versions.
+
+Join the Cassandra [mailing list](https://cassandra.apache.org/community/) to
stay updated.
+
+#### **Changed**
+
+A vulnerability rated `Important` was found when using the `dc` or `rack`
internode_encryption setting. More details of CVE-2020-17516 Apache Cassandra
internode encryption enforcement vulnerability are available on this [user
thread](https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r883eccde63637ea18ab5890c09c18e9573f8080bbccaa5ccd1304b8f%40%3Cuser.cassandra.apache.org%3E).
+
+Note: The mitigation for 3.11.x users requires an update to 3.11.10 not
3.11.24, as originally stated in the CVE. (For anyone who has perfected a flux
capacitor, we would like to borrow it.)
+
+The current status of Cassandra 4.0 GA can be viewed on this [Jira
board](https://issues.apache.org/jira/secure/RapidBoard.jspa?rapidView=355&quickFilter=1661)
(ASF login required). RC is imminent with testing underway. The remaining
tickets represent 3.3% of the total scope. Read the latest summary from the
community
[here](https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rbc7e4664c0261b0d82baf4b303a7f10977bf138a7419d97d737e0b1a%40%3Cdev.cassandra.apache.org%3E).
+
+## **Community Notes**
+
+_Updates on Cassandra Enhancement Proposals (CEPs), how to contribute, and
other community activities._
+
+#### **Added**
+
+Apache Cassandra will be participating in the Google Summer of Code (GSoC)
under the ASF umbrella as a mentoring organization. This is a great opportunity
to get involved, especially for newcomers to the Cassandra community.
+
+We’re curating a list of JIRA tickets this month, which will be labeled as
`gsoc2021`. This will make them visible in the [Jira issue
tracker](https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/SYNAPSE-1125?jql=labels%20%3D%20gsoc2021)
for participants to see and connect with mentors.
+
+If you would like to volunteer to be a mentor for a GSoC project, please tag
the respective JIRA ticket with the `mentor` label. Non-committers can
volunteer to be a mentor as long as there is a committer as co-mentor. Projects
can be mentored by one or more co-mentors.
+
+Thanks to Paulo Motta for proposing the idea and getting the ticket list going.
+
+#### **Added**
+
+Apache Zeppelin [0.9.0](http://zeppelin.apache.org/download.html) was released
on January 15. Zeppelin is a collaborative data analytics and visualization
tool for distributed, general-purpose data processing system, which supports
Apache Cassandra and others. The release notes for the Cassandra CQL
Interpreter are available
[here](http://zeppelin.apache.org/docs/0.9.0/interpreter/cassandra.html).
+
+#### **Changed**
+
+For the GA of Apache Cassandra 4.0, any claim of support for Python 2 will be
dropped from update documentation. We will also introduce a warning when
running in Python 2.7. Support for Python 3 will be backported to at least
3.11, due to existing tickets, but we will undertake the work needed to make
packaging and internal tooling support Python 3.
+
+#### **Changed**
+
+The Kubernetes SIG is discussing how to encourage more participation and to
structure SIG meetings around updates on Kubernetes and Cassandra. We also
intend to invite other projects (like OpenEDS, Prometheus, and others) to
discuss how we can make Cassandra and Kubernetes better. As well as updates,
the group discussed handling large-scale backups inside Kubernetes and using S3
APIs to store images. [Watch here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5mEgFquIoo).
+
+[](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5mEgFquIoo
"")
+
+
+## **User Space**
+
+#### **Backblaze**
+
+“Backblaze uses Apache Cassandra, a high-performance, scalable distributed
database to help manage hundreds of petabytes of data.” - [Andy
Klein](https://www.backblaze.com/blog/wide-partitions-in-apache-cassandra-3-11/)
+
+#### **Witfoo**
Review comment:
Same as previous comment
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+---
+layout: post
+title: "Apache Cassandra Changelog #4 | February 2021"
+date: 2020-02-11
+author: the Apache Cassandra Community
+categories: blog
+---
+
+Our monthly roundup of key activities and knowledge to keep the community
informed.
+
+
+
+## **Release Notes**
+
+#### **Released**
+
+Apache Cassandra
[3.0.24](https://www.apache.org/dyn/closer.lua/cassandra/3.0.24/)
([pgp](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.0.24/apache-cassandra-3.0.24-bin.tar.gz.asc),
[sha256](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.0.24/apache-cassandra-3.0.24-bin.tar.gz.sha256)
and
[sha512](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.0.24/apache-cassandra-3.0.24-bin.tar.gz.sha512)).
This is a security-related release for the 3.0 series and was released on
February 1. Please read the [release
notes](https://gitbox.apache.org/repos/asf?p=cassandra.git;a=blob_plain;f=NEWS.txt;hb=refs/tags/cassandra-3.0.24).
+
+Apache Cassandra
[3.11.10](https://www.apache.org/dyn/closer.lua/cassandra/3.11.10/apache-cassandra-3.11.10-bin.tar.gz)
([pgp](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.11.10/apache-cassandra-3.11.10-bin.tar.gz.asc),
[sha256](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz.sha256)
and
[sha512](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.11.10/apache-cassandra-3.11.10-bin.tar.gz.sha512))
was also released on February 1. You will find the [release notes
here](https://gitbox.apache.org/repos/asf?p=cassandra.git;a=blob_plain;f=NEWS.txt;hb=refs/tags/cassandra-3.11.10).
+
+Apache Cassandra
[4.0-beta4](https://www.apache.org/dyn/closer.lua/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz)
([pgp](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz.asc),
[sha256](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz.sha256)
and
[sha512](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz.sha512))
is the newest version which was released on December 30. Please pay attention
to the [release
notes](https://gitbox.apache.org/repos/asf?p=cassandra.git;a=blob_plain;f=CHANGES.txt;hb=refs/tags/cassandra-4.0-beta4)
and let the community know if you encounter problems with any of the currently
supported versions.
+
+Join the Cassandra [mailing list](https://cassandra.apache.org/community/) to
stay updated.
+
+#### **Changed**
+
+A vulnerability rated `Important` was found when using the `dc` or `rack`
internode_encryption setting. More details of CVE-2020-17516 Apache Cassandra
internode encryption enforcement vulnerability are available on this [user
thread](https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r883eccde63637ea18ab5890c09c18e9573f8080bbccaa5ccd1304b8f%40%3Cuser.cassandra.apache.org%3E).
+
+Note: The mitigation for 3.11.x users requires an update to 3.11.10 not
3.11.24, as originally stated in the CVE. (For anyone who has perfected a flux
capacitor, we would like to borrow it.)
+
+The current status of Cassandra 4.0 GA can be viewed on this [Jira
board](https://issues.apache.org/jira/secure/RapidBoard.jspa?rapidView=355&quickFilter=1661)
(ASF login required). RC is imminent with testing underway. The remaining
tickets represent 3.3% of the total scope. Read the latest summary from the
community
[here](https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rbc7e4664c0261b0d82baf4b303a7f10977bf138a7419d97d737e0b1a%40%3Cdev.cassandra.apache.org%3E).
+
+## **Community Notes**
+
+_Updates on Cassandra Enhancement Proposals (CEPs), how to contribute, and
other community activities._
+
+#### **Added**
+
+Apache Cassandra will be participating in the Google Summer of Code (GSoC)
under the ASF umbrella as a mentoring organization. This is a great opportunity
to get involved, especially for newcomers to the Cassandra community.
+
+We’re curating a list of JIRA tickets this month, which will be labeled as
`gsoc2021`. This will make them visible in the [Jira issue
tracker](https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/SYNAPSE-1125?jql=labels%20%3D%20gsoc2021)
for participants to see and connect with mentors.
+
+If you would like to volunteer to be a mentor for a GSoC project, please tag
the respective JIRA ticket with the `mentor` label. Non-committers can
volunteer to be a mentor as long as there is a committer as co-mentor. Projects
can be mentored by one or more co-mentors.
+
+Thanks to Paulo Motta for proposing the idea and getting the ticket list going.
+
+#### **Added**
+
+Apache Zeppelin [0.9.0](http://zeppelin.apache.org/download.html) was released
on January 15. Zeppelin is a collaborative data analytics and visualization
tool for distributed, general-purpose data processing system, which supports
Apache Cassandra and others. The release notes for the Cassandra CQL
Interpreter are available
[here](http://zeppelin.apache.org/docs/0.9.0/interpreter/cassandra.html).
+
+#### **Changed**
+
+For the GA of Apache Cassandra 4.0, any claim of support for Python 2 will be
dropped from update documentation. We will also introduce a warning when
running in Python 2.7. Support for Python 3 will be backported to at least
3.11, due to existing tickets, but we will undertake the work needed to make
packaging and internal tooling support Python 3.
+
+#### **Changed**
+
+The Kubernetes SIG is discussing how to encourage more participation and to
structure SIG meetings around updates on Kubernetes and Cassandra. We also
intend to invite other projects (like OpenEDS, Prometheus, and others) to
discuss how we can make Cassandra and Kubernetes better. As well as updates,
the group discussed handling large-scale backups inside Kubernetes and using S3
APIs to store images. [Watch here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5mEgFquIoo).
+
+[](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5mEgFquIoo
"")
Review comment:
Change this to an `<iframe>` to something like:
```html
<iframe width="400" height="200"
src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/X5mEgFquIoo"; frameborder="0"
allowfullscreen></iframe>
```
##########
File path: src/_posts/2021-02-11-cass-changelog_4.markdown
##########
@@ -0,0 +1,101 @@
+---
+layout: post
+title: "Apache Cassandra Changelog #4 | February 2021"
+date: 2020-02-11
+author: the Apache Cassandra Community
+categories: blog
+---
+
+Our monthly roundup of key activities and knowledge to keep the community
informed.
+
+
+
+## **Release Notes**
+
+#### **Released**
+
+Apache Cassandra
[3.0.24](https://www.apache.org/dyn/closer.lua/cassandra/3.0.24/)
([pgp](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.0.24/apache-cassandra-3.0.24-bin.tar.gz.asc),
[sha256](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.0.24/apache-cassandra-3.0.24-bin.tar.gz.sha256)
and
[sha512](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.0.24/apache-cassandra-3.0.24-bin.tar.gz.sha512)).
This is a security-related release for the 3.0 series and was released on
February 1. Please read the [release
notes](https://gitbox.apache.org/repos/asf?p=cassandra.git;a=blob_plain;f=NEWS.txt;hb=refs/tags/cassandra-3.0.24).
+
+Apache Cassandra
[3.11.10](https://www.apache.org/dyn/closer.lua/cassandra/3.11.10/apache-cassandra-3.11.10-bin.tar.gz)
([pgp](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.11.10/apache-cassandra-3.11.10-bin.tar.gz.asc),
[sha256](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz.sha256)
and
[sha512](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.11.10/apache-cassandra-3.11.10-bin.tar.gz.sha512))
was also released on February 1. You will find the [release notes
here](https://gitbox.apache.org/repos/asf?p=cassandra.git;a=blob_plain;f=NEWS.txt;hb=refs/tags/cassandra-3.11.10).
+
+Apache Cassandra
[4.0-beta4](https://www.apache.org/dyn/closer.lua/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz)
([pgp](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz.asc),
[sha256](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz.sha256)
and
[sha512](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz.sha512))
is the newest version which was released on December 30. Please pay attention
to the [release
notes](https://gitbox.apache.org/repos/asf?p=cassandra.git;a=blob_plain;f=CHANGES.txt;hb=refs/tags/cassandra-4.0-beta4)
and let the community know if you encounter problems with any of the currently
supported versions.
+
+Join the Cassandra [mailing list](https://cassandra.apache.org/community/) to
stay updated.
+
+#### **Changed**
+
+A vulnerability rated `Important` was found when using the `dc` or `rack`
internode_encryption setting. More details of CVE-2020-17516 Apache Cassandra
internode encryption enforcement vulnerability are available on this [user
thread](https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r883eccde63637ea18ab5890c09c18e9573f8080bbccaa5ccd1304b8f%40%3Cuser.cassandra.apache.org%3E).
+
+Note: The mitigation for 3.11.x users requires an update to 3.11.10 not
3.11.24, as originally stated in the CVE. (For anyone who has perfected a flux
capacitor, we would like to borrow it.)
+
+The current status of Cassandra 4.0 GA can be viewed on this [Jira
board](https://issues.apache.org/jira/secure/RapidBoard.jspa?rapidView=355&quickFilter=1661)
(ASF login required). RC is imminent with testing underway. The remaining
tickets represent 3.3% of the total scope. Read the latest summary from the
community
[here](https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rbc7e4664c0261b0d82baf4b303a7f10977bf138a7419d97d737e0b1a%40%3Cdev.cassandra.apache.org%3E).
+
+## **Community Notes**
Review comment:
Same as previous comment
##########
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##########
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+---
+layout: post
+title: "Apache Cassandra Changelog #4 | February 2021"
+date: 2020-02-11
+author: the Apache Cassandra Community
+categories: blog
+---
+
+Our monthly roundup of key activities and knowledge to keep the community
informed.
+
+
+
+## **Release Notes**
+
+#### **Released**
+
+Apache Cassandra
[3.0.24](https://www.apache.org/dyn/closer.lua/cassandra/3.0.24/)
([pgp](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.0.24/apache-cassandra-3.0.24-bin.tar.gz.asc),
[sha256](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.0.24/apache-cassandra-3.0.24-bin.tar.gz.sha256)
and
[sha512](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.0.24/apache-cassandra-3.0.24-bin.tar.gz.sha512)).
This is a security-related release for the 3.0 series and was released on
February 1. Please read the [release
notes](https://gitbox.apache.org/repos/asf?p=cassandra.git;a=blob_plain;f=NEWS.txt;hb=refs/tags/cassandra-3.0.24).
+
+Apache Cassandra
[3.11.10](https://www.apache.org/dyn/closer.lua/cassandra/3.11.10/apache-cassandra-3.11.10-bin.tar.gz)
([pgp](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.11.10/apache-cassandra-3.11.10-bin.tar.gz.asc),
[sha256](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz.sha256)
and
[sha512](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.11.10/apache-cassandra-3.11.10-bin.tar.gz.sha512))
was also released on February 1. You will find the [release notes
here](https://gitbox.apache.org/repos/asf?p=cassandra.git;a=blob_plain;f=NEWS.txt;hb=refs/tags/cassandra-3.11.10).
+
+Apache Cassandra
[4.0-beta4](https://www.apache.org/dyn/closer.lua/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz)
([pgp](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz.asc),
[sha256](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz.sha256)
and
[sha512](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz.sha512))
is the newest version which was released on December 30. Please pay attention
to the [release
notes](https://gitbox.apache.org/repos/asf?p=cassandra.git;a=blob_plain;f=CHANGES.txt;hb=refs/tags/cassandra-4.0-beta4)
and let the community know if you encounter problems with any of the currently
supported versions.
+
+Join the Cassandra [mailing list](https://cassandra.apache.org/community/) to
stay updated.
+
+#### **Changed**
Review comment:
Same as previous comment
##########
File path: src/_posts/2021-02-11-cass-changelog_4.markdown
##########
@@ -0,0 +1,101 @@
+---
+layout: post
+title: "Apache Cassandra Changelog #4 | February 2021"
+date: 2020-02-11
+author: the Apache Cassandra Community
+categories: blog
+---
+
+Our monthly roundup of key activities and knowledge to keep the community
informed.
+
+
+
+## **Release Notes**
+
+#### **Released**
+
+Apache Cassandra
[3.0.24](https://www.apache.org/dyn/closer.lua/cassandra/3.0.24/)
([pgp](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.0.24/apache-cassandra-3.0.24-bin.tar.gz.asc),
[sha256](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.0.24/apache-cassandra-3.0.24-bin.tar.gz.sha256)
and
[sha512](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.0.24/apache-cassandra-3.0.24-bin.tar.gz.sha512)).
This is a security-related release for the 3.0 series and was released on
February 1. Please read the [release
notes](https://gitbox.apache.org/repos/asf?p=cassandra.git;a=blob_plain;f=NEWS.txt;hb=refs/tags/cassandra-3.0.24).
+
+Apache Cassandra
[3.11.10](https://www.apache.org/dyn/closer.lua/cassandra/3.11.10/apache-cassandra-3.11.10-bin.tar.gz)
([pgp](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.11.10/apache-cassandra-3.11.10-bin.tar.gz.asc),
[sha256](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz.sha256)
and
[sha512](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.11.10/apache-cassandra-3.11.10-bin.tar.gz.sha512))
was also released on February 1. You will find the [release notes
here](https://gitbox.apache.org/repos/asf?p=cassandra.git;a=blob_plain;f=NEWS.txt;hb=refs/tags/cassandra-3.11.10).
+
+Apache Cassandra
[4.0-beta4](https://www.apache.org/dyn/closer.lua/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz)
([pgp](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz.asc),
[sha256](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz.sha256)
and
[sha512](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz.sha512))
is the newest version which was released on December 30. Please pay attention
to the [release
notes](https://gitbox.apache.org/repos/asf?p=cassandra.git;a=blob_plain;f=CHANGES.txt;hb=refs/tags/cassandra-4.0-beta4)
and let the community know if you encounter problems with any of the currently
supported versions.
+
+Join the Cassandra [mailing list](https://cassandra.apache.org/community/) to
stay updated.
+
+#### **Changed**
+
+A vulnerability rated `Important` was found when using the `dc` or `rack`
internode_encryption setting. More details of CVE-2020-17516 Apache Cassandra
internode encryption enforcement vulnerability are available on this [user
thread](https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r883eccde63637ea18ab5890c09c18e9573f8080bbccaa5ccd1304b8f%40%3Cuser.cassandra.apache.org%3E).
+
+Note: The mitigation for 3.11.x users requires an update to 3.11.10 not
3.11.24, as originally stated in the CVE. (For anyone who has perfected a flux
capacitor, we would like to borrow it.)
+
+The current status of Cassandra 4.0 GA can be viewed on this [Jira
board](https://issues.apache.org/jira/secure/RapidBoard.jspa?rapidView=355&quickFilter=1661)
(ASF login required). RC is imminent with testing underway. The remaining
tickets represent 3.3% of the total scope. Read the latest summary from the
community
[here](https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rbc7e4664c0261b0d82baf4b303a7f10977bf138a7419d97d737e0b1a%40%3Cdev.cassandra.apache.org%3E).
+
+## **Community Notes**
+
+_Updates on Cassandra Enhancement Proposals (CEPs), how to contribute, and
other community activities._
+
+#### **Added**
+
+Apache Cassandra will be participating in the Google Summer of Code (GSoC)
under the ASF umbrella as a mentoring organization. This is a great opportunity
to get involved, especially for newcomers to the Cassandra community.
+
+We’re curating a list of JIRA tickets this month, which will be labeled as
`gsoc2021`. This will make them visible in the [Jira issue
tracker](https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/SYNAPSE-1125?jql=labels%20%3D%20gsoc2021)
for participants to see and connect with mentors.
+
+If you would like to volunteer to be a mentor for a GSoC project, please tag
the respective JIRA ticket with the `mentor` label. Non-committers can
volunteer to be a mentor as long as there is a committer as co-mentor. Projects
can be mentored by one or more co-mentors.
+
+Thanks to Paulo Motta for proposing the idea and getting the ticket list going.
+
+#### **Added**
+
+Apache Zeppelin [0.9.0](http://zeppelin.apache.org/download.html) was released
on January 15. Zeppelin is a collaborative data analytics and visualization
tool for distributed, general-purpose data processing system, which supports
Apache Cassandra and others. The release notes for the Cassandra CQL
Interpreter are available
[here](http://zeppelin.apache.org/docs/0.9.0/interpreter/cassandra.html).
+
+#### **Changed**
+
+For the GA of Apache Cassandra 4.0, any claim of support for Python 2 will be
dropped from update documentation. We will also introduce a warning when
running in Python 2.7. Support for Python 3 will be backported to at least
3.11, due to existing tickets, but we will undertake the work needed to make
packaging and internal tooling support Python 3.
+
+#### **Changed**
+
+The Kubernetes SIG is discussing how to encourage more participation and to
structure SIG meetings around updates on Kubernetes and Cassandra. We also
intend to invite other projects (like OpenEDS, Prometheus, and others) to
discuss how we can make Cassandra and Kubernetes better. As well as updates,
the group discussed handling large-scale backups inside Kubernetes and using S3
APIs to store images. [Watch here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5mEgFquIoo).
+
+[](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5mEgFquIoo
"")
+
+
+## **User Space**
Review comment:
Remove `**` from both sides of heading. They are unnecessary.
##########
File path: src/_posts/2021-02-11-cass-changelog_4.markdown
##########
@@ -0,0 +1,101 @@
+---
+layout: post
+title: "Apache Cassandra Changelog #4 | February 2021"
+date: 2020-02-11
+author: the Apache Cassandra Community
+categories: blog
+---
+
+Our monthly roundup of key activities and knowledge to keep the community
informed.
+
+
+
+## **Release Notes**
+
+#### **Released**
+
+Apache Cassandra
[3.0.24](https://www.apache.org/dyn/closer.lua/cassandra/3.0.24/)
([pgp](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.0.24/apache-cassandra-3.0.24-bin.tar.gz.asc),
[sha256](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.0.24/apache-cassandra-3.0.24-bin.tar.gz.sha256)
and
[sha512](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.0.24/apache-cassandra-3.0.24-bin.tar.gz.sha512)).
This is a security-related release for the 3.0 series and was released on
February 1. Please read the [release
notes](https://gitbox.apache.org/repos/asf?p=cassandra.git;a=blob_plain;f=NEWS.txt;hb=refs/tags/cassandra-3.0.24).
+
+Apache Cassandra
[3.11.10](https://www.apache.org/dyn/closer.lua/cassandra/3.11.10/apache-cassandra-3.11.10-bin.tar.gz)
([pgp](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.11.10/apache-cassandra-3.11.10-bin.tar.gz.asc),
[sha256](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz.sha256)
and
[sha512](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.11.10/apache-cassandra-3.11.10-bin.tar.gz.sha512))
was also released on February 1. You will find the [release notes
here](https://gitbox.apache.org/repos/asf?p=cassandra.git;a=blob_plain;f=NEWS.txt;hb=refs/tags/cassandra-3.11.10).
+
+Apache Cassandra
[4.0-beta4](https://www.apache.org/dyn/closer.lua/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz)
([pgp](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz.asc),
[sha256](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz.sha256)
and
[sha512](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz.sha512))
is the newest version which was released on December 30. Please pay attention
to the [release
notes](https://gitbox.apache.org/repos/asf?p=cassandra.git;a=blob_plain;f=CHANGES.txt;hb=refs/tags/cassandra-4.0-beta4)
and let the community know if you encounter problems with any of the currently
supported versions.
+
+Join the Cassandra [mailing list](https://cassandra.apache.org/community/) to
stay updated.
+
+#### **Changed**
+
+A vulnerability rated `Important` was found when using the `dc` or `rack`
internode_encryption setting. More details of CVE-2020-17516 Apache Cassandra
internode encryption enforcement vulnerability are available on this [user
thread](https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r883eccde63637ea18ab5890c09c18e9573f8080bbccaa5ccd1304b8f%40%3Cuser.cassandra.apache.org%3E).
+
+Note: The mitigation for 3.11.x users requires an update to 3.11.10 not
3.11.24, as originally stated in the CVE. (For anyone who has perfected a flux
capacitor, we would like to borrow it.)
+
+The current status of Cassandra 4.0 GA can be viewed on this [Jira
board](https://issues.apache.org/jira/secure/RapidBoard.jspa?rapidView=355&quickFilter=1661)
(ASF login required). RC is imminent with testing underway. The remaining
tickets represent 3.3% of the total scope. Read the latest summary from the
community
[here](https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rbc7e4664c0261b0d82baf4b303a7f10977bf138a7419d97d737e0b1a%40%3Cdev.cassandra.apache.org%3E).
+
+## **Community Notes**
+
+_Updates on Cassandra Enhancement Proposals (CEPs), how to contribute, and
other community activities._
+
+#### **Added**
+
+Apache Cassandra will be participating in the Google Summer of Code (GSoC)
under the ASF umbrella as a mentoring organization. This is a great opportunity
to get involved, especially for newcomers to the Cassandra community.
+
+We’re curating a list of JIRA tickets this month, which will be labeled as
`gsoc2021`. This will make them visible in the [Jira issue
tracker](https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/SYNAPSE-1125?jql=labels%20%3D%20gsoc2021)
for participants to see and connect with mentors.
+
+If you would like to volunteer to be a mentor for a GSoC project, please tag
the respective JIRA ticket with the `mentor` label. Non-committers can
volunteer to be a mentor as long as there is a committer as co-mentor. Projects
can be mentored by one or more co-mentors.
+
+Thanks to Paulo Motta for proposing the idea and getting the ticket list going.
+
+#### **Added**
+
+Apache Zeppelin [0.9.0](http://zeppelin.apache.org/download.html) was released
on January 15. Zeppelin is a collaborative data analytics and visualization
tool for distributed, general-purpose data processing system, which supports
Apache Cassandra and others. The release notes for the Cassandra CQL
Interpreter are available
[here](http://zeppelin.apache.org/docs/0.9.0/interpreter/cassandra.html).
+
+#### **Changed**
Review comment:
Same as previous comment
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+---
+layout: post
+title: "Apache Cassandra Changelog #4 | February 2021"
+date: 2020-02-11
+author: the Apache Cassandra Community
+categories: blog
+---
+
+Our monthly roundup of key activities and knowledge to keep the community
informed.
+
+
+
+## **Release Notes**
+
+#### **Released**
+
+Apache Cassandra
[3.0.24](https://www.apache.org/dyn/closer.lua/cassandra/3.0.24/)
([pgp](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.0.24/apache-cassandra-3.0.24-bin.tar.gz.asc),
[sha256](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.0.24/apache-cassandra-3.0.24-bin.tar.gz.sha256)
and
[sha512](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.0.24/apache-cassandra-3.0.24-bin.tar.gz.sha512)).
This is a security-related release for the 3.0 series and was released on
February 1. Please read the [release
notes](https://gitbox.apache.org/repos/asf?p=cassandra.git;a=blob_plain;f=NEWS.txt;hb=refs/tags/cassandra-3.0.24).
+
+Apache Cassandra
[3.11.10](https://www.apache.org/dyn/closer.lua/cassandra/3.11.10/apache-cassandra-3.11.10-bin.tar.gz)
([pgp](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.11.10/apache-cassandra-3.11.10-bin.tar.gz.asc),
[sha256](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz.sha256)
and
[sha512](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.11.10/apache-cassandra-3.11.10-bin.tar.gz.sha512))
was also released on February 1. You will find the [release notes
here](https://gitbox.apache.org/repos/asf?p=cassandra.git;a=blob_plain;f=NEWS.txt;hb=refs/tags/cassandra-3.11.10).
+
+Apache Cassandra
[4.0-beta4](https://www.apache.org/dyn/closer.lua/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz)
([pgp](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz.asc),
[sha256](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz.sha256)
and
[sha512](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz.sha512))
is the newest version which was released on December 30. Please pay attention
to the [release
notes](https://gitbox.apache.org/repos/asf?p=cassandra.git;a=blob_plain;f=CHANGES.txt;hb=refs/tags/cassandra-4.0-beta4)
and let the community know if you encounter problems with any of the currently
supported versions.
+
+Join the Cassandra [mailing list](https://cassandra.apache.org/community/) to
stay updated.
+
+#### **Changed**
+
+A vulnerability rated `Important` was found when using the `dc` or `rack`
internode_encryption setting. More details of CVE-2020-17516 Apache Cassandra
internode encryption enforcement vulnerability are available on this [user
thread](https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r883eccde63637ea18ab5890c09c18e9573f8080bbccaa5ccd1304b8f%40%3Cuser.cassandra.apache.org%3E).
+
+Note: The mitigation for 3.11.x users requires an update to 3.11.10 not
3.11.24, as originally stated in the CVE. (For anyone who has perfected a flux
capacitor, we would like to borrow it.)
+
+The current status of Cassandra 4.0 GA can be viewed on this [Jira
board](https://issues.apache.org/jira/secure/RapidBoard.jspa?rapidView=355&quickFilter=1661)
(ASF login required). RC is imminent with testing underway. The remaining
tickets represent 3.3% of the total scope. Read the latest summary from the
community
[here](https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rbc7e4664c0261b0d82baf4b303a7f10977bf138a7419d97d737e0b1a%40%3Cdev.cassandra.apache.org%3E).
+
+## **Community Notes**
+
+_Updates on Cassandra Enhancement Proposals (CEPs), how to contribute, and
other community activities._
+
+#### **Added**
+
+Apache Cassandra will be participating in the Google Summer of Code (GSoC)
under the ASF umbrella as a mentoring organization. This is a great opportunity
to get involved, especially for newcomers to the Cassandra community.
+
+We’re curating a list of JIRA tickets this month, which will be labeled as
`gsoc2021`. This will make them visible in the [Jira issue
tracker](https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/SYNAPSE-1125?jql=labels%20%3D%20gsoc2021)
for participants to see and connect with mentors.
+
+If you would like to volunteer to be a mentor for a GSoC project, please tag
the respective JIRA ticket with the `mentor` label. Non-committers can
volunteer to be a mentor as long as there is a committer as co-mentor. Projects
can be mentored by one or more co-mentors.
+
+Thanks to Paulo Motta for proposing the idea and getting the ticket list going.
+
+#### **Added**
Review comment:
Same as previous comment
##########
File path: src/_posts/2021-02-11-cass-changelog_4.markdown
##########
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+---
+layout: post
+title: "Apache Cassandra Changelog #4 | February 2021"
+date: 2020-02-11
+author: the Apache Cassandra Community
+categories: blog
+---
+
+Our monthly roundup of key activities and knowledge to keep the community
informed.
+
+
+
+## **Release Notes**
+
+#### **Released**
+
+Apache Cassandra
[3.0.24](https://www.apache.org/dyn/closer.lua/cassandra/3.0.24/)
([pgp](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.0.24/apache-cassandra-3.0.24-bin.tar.gz.asc),
[sha256](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.0.24/apache-cassandra-3.0.24-bin.tar.gz.sha256)
and
[sha512](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.0.24/apache-cassandra-3.0.24-bin.tar.gz.sha512)).
This is a security-related release for the 3.0 series and was released on
February 1. Please read the [release
notes](https://gitbox.apache.org/repos/asf?p=cassandra.git;a=blob_plain;f=NEWS.txt;hb=refs/tags/cassandra-3.0.24).
+
+Apache Cassandra
[3.11.10](https://www.apache.org/dyn/closer.lua/cassandra/3.11.10/apache-cassandra-3.11.10-bin.tar.gz)
([pgp](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.11.10/apache-cassandra-3.11.10-bin.tar.gz.asc),
[sha256](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz.sha256)
and
[sha512](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.11.10/apache-cassandra-3.11.10-bin.tar.gz.sha512))
was also released on February 1. You will find the [release notes
here](https://gitbox.apache.org/repos/asf?p=cassandra.git;a=blob_plain;f=NEWS.txt;hb=refs/tags/cassandra-3.11.10).
+
+Apache Cassandra
[4.0-beta4](https://www.apache.org/dyn/closer.lua/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz)
([pgp](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz.asc),
[sha256](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz.sha256)
and
[sha512](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz.sha512))
is the newest version which was released on December 30. Please pay attention
to the [release
notes](https://gitbox.apache.org/repos/asf?p=cassandra.git;a=blob_plain;f=CHANGES.txt;hb=refs/tags/cassandra-4.0-beta4)
and let the community know if you encounter problems with any of the currently
supported versions.
+
+Join the Cassandra [mailing list](https://cassandra.apache.org/community/) to
stay updated.
+
+#### **Changed**
+
+A vulnerability rated `Important` was found when using the `dc` or `rack`
internode_encryption setting. More details of CVE-2020-17516 Apache Cassandra
internode encryption enforcement vulnerability are available on this [user
thread](https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r883eccde63637ea18ab5890c09c18e9573f8080bbccaa5ccd1304b8f%40%3Cuser.cassandra.apache.org%3E).
+
+Note: The mitigation for 3.11.x users requires an update to 3.11.10 not
3.11.24, as originally stated in the CVE. (For anyone who has perfected a flux
capacitor, we would like to borrow it.)
+
+The current status of Cassandra 4.0 GA can be viewed on this [Jira
board](https://issues.apache.org/jira/secure/RapidBoard.jspa?rapidView=355&quickFilter=1661)
(ASF login required). RC is imminent with testing underway. The remaining
tickets represent 3.3% of the total scope. Read the latest summary from the
community
[here](https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rbc7e4664c0261b0d82baf4b303a7f10977bf138a7419d97d737e0b1a%40%3Cdev.cassandra.apache.org%3E).
+
+## **Community Notes**
+
+_Updates on Cassandra Enhancement Proposals (CEPs), how to contribute, and
other community activities._
+
+#### **Added**
+
+Apache Cassandra will be participating in the Google Summer of Code (GSoC)
under the ASF umbrella as a mentoring organization. This is a great opportunity
to get involved, especially for newcomers to the Cassandra community.
+
+We’re curating a list of JIRA tickets this month, which will be labeled as
`gsoc2021`. This will make them visible in the [Jira issue
tracker](https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/SYNAPSE-1125?jql=labels%20%3D%20gsoc2021)
for participants to see and connect with mentors.
+
+If you would like to volunteer to be a mentor for a GSoC project, please tag
the respective JIRA ticket with the `mentor` label. Non-committers can
volunteer to be a mentor as long as there is a committer as co-mentor. Projects
can be mentored by one or more co-mentors.
+
+Thanks to Paulo Motta for proposing the idea and getting the ticket list going.
+
+#### **Added**
+
+Apache Zeppelin [0.9.0](http://zeppelin.apache.org/download.html) was released
on January 15. Zeppelin is a collaborative data analytics and visualization
tool for distributed, general-purpose data processing system, which supports
Apache Cassandra and others. The release notes for the Cassandra CQL
Interpreter are available
[here](http://zeppelin.apache.org/docs/0.9.0/interpreter/cassandra.html).
+
+#### **Changed**
+
+For the GA of Apache Cassandra 4.0, any claim of support for Python 2 will be
dropped from update documentation. We will also introduce a warning when
running in Python 2.7. Support for Python 3 will be backported to at least
3.11, due to existing tickets, but we will undertake the work needed to make
packaging and internal tooling support Python 3.
+
+#### **Changed**
+
+The Kubernetes SIG is discussing how to encourage more participation and to
structure SIG meetings around updates on Kubernetes and Cassandra. We also
intend to invite other projects (like OpenEDS, Prometheus, and others) to
discuss how we can make Cassandra and Kubernetes better. As well as updates,
the group discussed handling large-scale backups inside Kubernetes and using S3
APIs to store images. [Watch here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5mEgFquIoo).
+
+[](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5mEgFquIoo
"")
+
+
+## **User Space**
+
+#### **Backblaze**
+
+“Backblaze uses Apache Cassandra, a high-performance, scalable distributed
database to help manage hundreds of petabytes of data.” - [Andy
Klein](https://www.backblaze.com/blog/wide-partitions-in-apache-cassandra-3-11/)
+
+#### **Witfoo**
+
+Witfoo uses Cassandra for big data needs in cybersecurity operations. In
response to the recent licensing changes at Elastic, Witfoo decided to blog
about its journey away from Elastic to Apache Cassandra in 2019. -
[Witfoo.com](https://www.witfoo.com/blog/our-move-from-elastic-to-cassandra/)
+
+_Do you have a Cassandra case study to share? Email
[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])._
+
+## **In the News**
+
+The New Stack: [What Is Data Management in the Kubernetes Age?
+](https://thenewstack.io/what-is-data-management-in-the-kubernetes-age/)
Review comment:
A carriage has been added here which breaks the link. This line should
be concatenated with the previous line so that is becomes.
```
The New Stack: [What Is Data Management in the Kubernetes
Age?](https://thenewstack.io/what-is-data-management-in-the-kubernetes-age/)
```
##########
File path: src/_posts/2021-02-11-cass-changelog_4.markdown
##########
@@ -0,0 +1,101 @@
+---
+layout: post
+title: "Apache Cassandra Changelog #4 | February 2021"
+date: 2020-02-11
+author: the Apache Cassandra Community
+categories: blog
+---
+
+Our monthly roundup of key activities and knowledge to keep the community
informed.
+
+
+
+## **Release Notes**
+
+#### **Released**
+
+Apache Cassandra
[3.0.24](https://www.apache.org/dyn/closer.lua/cassandra/3.0.24/)
([pgp](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.0.24/apache-cassandra-3.0.24-bin.tar.gz.asc),
[sha256](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.0.24/apache-cassandra-3.0.24-bin.tar.gz.sha256)
and
[sha512](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.0.24/apache-cassandra-3.0.24-bin.tar.gz.sha512)).
This is a security-related release for the 3.0 series and was released on
February 1. Please read the [release
notes](https://gitbox.apache.org/repos/asf?p=cassandra.git;a=blob_plain;f=NEWS.txt;hb=refs/tags/cassandra-3.0.24).
+
+Apache Cassandra
[3.11.10](https://www.apache.org/dyn/closer.lua/cassandra/3.11.10/apache-cassandra-3.11.10-bin.tar.gz)
([pgp](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.11.10/apache-cassandra-3.11.10-bin.tar.gz.asc),
[sha256](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz.sha256)
and
[sha512](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.11.10/apache-cassandra-3.11.10-bin.tar.gz.sha512))
was also released on February 1. You will find the [release notes
here](https://gitbox.apache.org/repos/asf?p=cassandra.git;a=blob_plain;f=NEWS.txt;hb=refs/tags/cassandra-3.11.10).
+
+Apache Cassandra
[4.0-beta4](https://www.apache.org/dyn/closer.lua/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz)
([pgp](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz.asc),
[sha256](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz.sha256)
and
[sha512](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz.sha512))
is the newest version which was released on December 30. Please pay attention
to the [release
notes](https://gitbox.apache.org/repos/asf?p=cassandra.git;a=blob_plain;f=CHANGES.txt;hb=refs/tags/cassandra-4.0-beta4)
and let the community know if you encounter problems with any of the currently
supported versions.
+
+Join the Cassandra [mailing list](https://cassandra.apache.org/community/) to
stay updated.
+
+#### **Changed**
+
+A vulnerability rated `Important` was found when using the `dc` or `rack`
internode_encryption setting. More details of CVE-2020-17516 Apache Cassandra
internode encryption enforcement vulnerability are available on this [user
thread](https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r883eccde63637ea18ab5890c09c18e9573f8080bbccaa5ccd1304b8f%40%3Cuser.cassandra.apache.org%3E).
+
+Note: The mitigation for 3.11.x users requires an update to 3.11.10 not
3.11.24, as originally stated in the CVE. (For anyone who has perfected a flux
capacitor, we would like to borrow it.)
+
+The current status of Cassandra 4.0 GA can be viewed on this [Jira
board](https://issues.apache.org/jira/secure/RapidBoard.jspa?rapidView=355&quickFilter=1661)
(ASF login required). RC is imminent with testing underway. The remaining
tickets represent 3.3% of the total scope. Read the latest summary from the
community
[here](https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rbc7e4664c0261b0d82baf4b303a7f10977bf138a7419d97d737e0b1a%40%3Cdev.cassandra.apache.org%3E).
+
+## **Community Notes**
+
+_Updates on Cassandra Enhancement Proposals (CEPs), how to contribute, and
other community activities._
+
+#### **Added**
+
+Apache Cassandra will be participating in the Google Summer of Code (GSoC)
under the ASF umbrella as a mentoring organization. This is a great opportunity
to get involved, especially for newcomers to the Cassandra community.
+
+We’re curating a list of JIRA tickets this month, which will be labeled as
`gsoc2021`. This will make them visible in the [Jira issue
tracker](https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/SYNAPSE-1125?jql=labels%20%3D%20gsoc2021)
for participants to see and connect with mentors.
+
+If you would like to volunteer to be a mentor for a GSoC project, please tag
the respective JIRA ticket with the `mentor` label. Non-committers can
volunteer to be a mentor as long as there is a committer as co-mentor. Projects
can be mentored by one or more co-mentors.
+
+Thanks to Paulo Motta for proposing the idea and getting the ticket list going.
+
+#### **Added**
+
+Apache Zeppelin [0.9.0](http://zeppelin.apache.org/download.html) was released
on January 15. Zeppelin is a collaborative data analytics and visualization
tool for distributed, general-purpose data processing system, which supports
Apache Cassandra and others. The release notes for the Cassandra CQL
Interpreter are available
[here](http://zeppelin.apache.org/docs/0.9.0/interpreter/cassandra.html).
+
+#### **Changed**
+
+For the GA of Apache Cassandra 4.0, any claim of support for Python 2 will be
dropped from update documentation. We will also introduce a warning when
running in Python 2.7. Support for Python 3 will be backported to at least
3.11, due to existing tickets, but we will undertake the work needed to make
packaging and internal tooling support Python 3.
+
+#### **Changed**
+
+The Kubernetes SIG is discussing how to encourage more participation and to
structure SIG meetings around updates on Kubernetes and Cassandra. We also
intend to invite other projects (like OpenEDS, Prometheus, and others) to
discuss how we can make Cassandra and Kubernetes better. As well as updates,
the group discussed handling large-scale backups inside Kubernetes and using S3
APIs to store images. [Watch here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5mEgFquIoo).
+
+[](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5mEgFquIoo
"")
+
+
+## **User Space**
+
+#### **Backblaze**
+
+“Backblaze uses Apache Cassandra, a high-performance, scalable distributed
database to help manage hundreds of petabytes of data.” - [Andy
Klein](https://www.backblaze.com/blog/wide-partitions-in-apache-cassandra-3-11/)
+
+#### **Witfoo**
+
+Witfoo uses Cassandra for big data needs in cybersecurity operations. In
response to the recent licensing changes at Elastic, Witfoo decided to blog
about its journey away from Elastic to Apache Cassandra in 2019. -
[Witfoo.com](https://www.witfoo.com/blog/our-move-from-elastic-to-cassandra/)
+
+_Do you have a Cassandra case study to share? Email
[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])._
+
+## **In the News**
+
+The New Stack: [What Is Data Management in the Kubernetes Age?
+](https://thenewstack.io/what-is-data-management-in-the-kubernetes-age/)
+
+eWeek: [Top Vendors of Database Management Software for
2021](https://www.eweek.com/database/top-vendors-of-database-management-software-for-2021)
+
+Software Testing Tips and Tricks: [Top 10 Big Data Tools (Big Data Analytics
Tools) in 2021](https://www.softwaretesttips.com/big-data-tools/)
+
+InfoQ: [K8ssandra: Production-Ready Platform for Running Apache Cassandra on
Kubernetes](https://www.infoq.com/news/2021/01/k8ssandra-cassandra-kubernetes/)
+
+## **Cassandra Tutorials & More**
Review comment:
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+title: "Apache Cassandra Changelog #4 | February 2021"
+date: 2020-02-11
+author: the Apache Cassandra Community
+categories: blog
+---
+
+Our monthly roundup of key activities and knowledge to keep the community
informed.
+
+
+
+## **Release Notes**
+
+#### **Released**
+
+Apache Cassandra
[3.0.24](https://www.apache.org/dyn/closer.lua/cassandra/3.0.24/)
([pgp](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.0.24/apache-cassandra-3.0.24-bin.tar.gz.asc),
[sha256](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.0.24/apache-cassandra-3.0.24-bin.tar.gz.sha256)
and
[sha512](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.0.24/apache-cassandra-3.0.24-bin.tar.gz.sha512)).
This is a security-related release for the 3.0 series and was released on
February 1. Please read the [release
notes](https://gitbox.apache.org/repos/asf?p=cassandra.git;a=blob_plain;f=NEWS.txt;hb=refs/tags/cassandra-3.0.24).
+
+Apache Cassandra
[3.11.10](https://www.apache.org/dyn/closer.lua/cassandra/3.11.10/apache-cassandra-3.11.10-bin.tar.gz)
([pgp](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.11.10/apache-cassandra-3.11.10-bin.tar.gz.asc),
[sha256](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz.sha256)
and
[sha512](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/3.11.10/apache-cassandra-3.11.10-bin.tar.gz.sha512))
was also released on February 1. You will find the [release notes
here](https://gitbox.apache.org/repos/asf?p=cassandra.git;a=blob_plain;f=NEWS.txt;hb=refs/tags/cassandra-3.11.10).
+
+Apache Cassandra
[4.0-beta4](https://www.apache.org/dyn/closer.lua/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz)
([pgp](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz.asc),
[sha256](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz.sha256)
and
[sha512](https://downloads.apache.org/cassandra/4.0-beta4/apache-cassandra-4.0-beta4-bin.tar.gz.sha512))
is the newest version which was released on December 30. Please pay attention
to the [release
notes](https://gitbox.apache.org/repos/asf?p=cassandra.git;a=blob_plain;f=CHANGES.txt;hb=refs/tags/cassandra-4.0-beta4)
and let the community know if you encounter problems with any of the currently
supported versions.
+
+Join the Cassandra [mailing list](https://cassandra.apache.org/community/) to
stay updated.
+
+#### **Changed**
+
+A vulnerability rated `Important` was found when using the `dc` or `rack`
internode_encryption setting. More details of CVE-2020-17516 Apache Cassandra
internode encryption enforcement vulnerability are available on this [user
thread](https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r883eccde63637ea18ab5890c09c18e9573f8080bbccaa5ccd1304b8f%40%3Cuser.cassandra.apache.org%3E).
+
+Note: The mitigation for 3.11.x users requires an update to 3.11.10 not
3.11.24, as originally stated in the CVE. (For anyone who has perfected a flux
capacitor, we would like to borrow it.)
+
+The current status of Cassandra 4.0 GA can be viewed on this [Jira
board](https://issues.apache.org/jira/secure/RapidBoard.jspa?rapidView=355&quickFilter=1661)
(ASF login required). RC is imminent with testing underway. The remaining
tickets represent 3.3% of the total scope. Read the latest summary from the
community
[here](https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rbc7e4664c0261b0d82baf4b303a7f10977bf138a7419d97d737e0b1a%40%3Cdev.cassandra.apache.org%3E).
+
+## **Community Notes**
+
+_Updates on Cassandra Enhancement Proposals (CEPs), how to contribute, and
other community activities._
+
+#### **Added**
+
+Apache Cassandra will be participating in the Google Summer of Code (GSoC)
under the ASF umbrella as a mentoring organization. This is a great opportunity
to get involved, especially for newcomers to the Cassandra community.
+
+We’re curating a list of JIRA tickets this month, which will be labeled as
`gsoc2021`. This will make them visible in the [Jira issue
tracker](https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/SYNAPSE-1125?jql=labels%20%3D%20gsoc2021)
for participants to see and connect with mentors.
+
+If you would like to volunteer to be a mentor for a GSoC project, please tag
the respective JIRA ticket with the `mentor` label. Non-committers can
volunteer to be a mentor as long as there is a committer as co-mentor. Projects
can be mentored by one or more co-mentors.
+
+Thanks to Paulo Motta for proposing the idea and getting the ticket list going.
+
+#### **Added**
+
+Apache Zeppelin [0.9.0](http://zeppelin.apache.org/download.html) was released
on January 15. Zeppelin is a collaborative data analytics and visualization
tool for distributed, general-purpose data processing system, which supports
Apache Cassandra and others. The release notes for the Cassandra CQL
Interpreter are available
[here](http://zeppelin.apache.org/docs/0.9.0/interpreter/cassandra.html).
+
+#### **Changed**
+
+For the GA of Apache Cassandra 4.0, any claim of support for Python 2 will be
dropped from update documentation. We will also introduce a warning when
running in Python 2.7. Support for Python 3 will be backported to at least
3.11, due to existing tickets, but we will undertake the work needed to make
packaging and internal tooling support Python 3.
+
+#### **Changed**
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