Orangescrum On-Premises Upgrades to MySQL 8.0 from MySQL 5.7

We are excited to announce that Orangescrum has upgraded its on-premises version from MySQL 5.7 to MySQL 8.0. Our customers requested for faster and more optimized user-experience which prompted us to upgrade our existing MySQL version. This significant upgrade brings a multitude of benefits like enhanced performance, security, and scalability.

Benefits to the Users with the MySQL 8.0 Upgrade

1. Enhanced Performance: MySQL 8.0 introduces significant self-hosted performance improvements over MySQL 5.7, this results in quicker response times and a more seamless user experience for Orangescrum on-premises users.
2. Improved Security: Enhanced self-hosted security features ensure that users’ sensitive project information is well-protected against unauthorized access and potential breaches.
3. SQL Functionalities: Advanced self-hosted SQL functionalities allow users to execute more complex queries and gain deeper insights into their project data, facilitating better decision-making.
4. Better Resource Management: Efficient memory usage and handling of large datasets suggests that the software can support more concurrent users and larger volumes of data without compromising performance.
5. Higher Availability and Reliability: MySQL 8.0 offers enhanced replication features ensuring that the project collaboration tool remains reliable and available even during hardware failures or other disruptions.
6. Scalability Enhancements: Orangescrum on-premises users will be able to handle growing datasets and increased user loads effectively.
7. Simplified Maintenance and Upgrades: Users will benefit from reduced downtime and easier database management, ensuring smooth operations.

What’s next for Orangescrum?

In the upcoming quarter, we are excited to announce that we will be releasing updates to PHP 8, CakePHP 4, and MySQL 8.0.

These updates will bring a host of new PHP and operating system packages, further enhancing the functionality, performance, and security of the software. These improvements are designed to empower your project management capabilities like never before.

Conclusion

The upgrade to MySQL 8.0 marks a significant milestone in our journey to provide the best self-hosted project management software for our users.

By leveraging the latest technology, we ensure that Orangescrum self-hosted remains a powerful, efficient, and secure on-premises project management software for managing your projects. Stay tuned for more exciting updates, and thank you for being a valued part of the Orangescrum community.

To learn more about on-premises features and latest updates contact our support team.