# Retiring Apache Spark™ Add-On for Instaclustr for Apache Cassandra® [Blog](/blog/)>[Technology](/blog/category/technical/)>Retiring Apache Spark™ Add-On for Instaclustr for Apache Cassandra® Retiring Apache Spark™ Add-On for Instaclustr for Apache Cassandra® =================================================================== June 19, 2023 | By [ Instaclustr ](https://www.instaclustr.com/blog/author/instaclustr/) [ ](https://x.com/intent/tweet?text=Retiring%20Apache%20Spark%E2%84%A2%20Add-On%20for%20Instaclustr%20for%20Apache%20Cassandra%C2%AE&url=https://www.instaclustr.com/blog/retiring-apache-spark/) [ ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.instaclustr.com/blog/retiring-apache-spark/&title=&summary=Retiring%20Apache%20Spark%E2%84%A2%20Add-On%20for%20Instaclustr%20for%20Apache%20Cassandra%C2%AE&source=) NetApp announces that it is commencing the retirement process for the Apache Spark™ Add-On for Instaclustr for Apache Cassandra® with the offering closing to new customers on May 31, 2023. This decision has been taken as an [Ocean for Apache Spark](https://spot.io/product/ocean-apache-spark/) on [Spot by NetApp](https://spot.io/product/ocean/) is NetApp’s ongoing and recommended offering for Apache Spark usage. It offers many advantages over Instaclustr’s existing Apache Spark solution, and we believe will be a better experience for our customers. Optimized for performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency, Ocean for Apache Spark removes the complexity for customers who want to use the best open source analytics technology. Support and [documentation](https://www.instaclustr.com/support/documentation/cassandra-add-ons/apache-spark/) will remain in place for our customers with running Managed Spark clusters, and Instaclustr will continue to support existing customers until transition plans are jointly agreed. Existing customers are welcome to contact the Instaclustr Support team with any questions. [ Add Instaclustr as a preferred source on Google ](https://google.com/preferences/source?q=instaclustr.com) ![mail icon]()#### Get the latest articles for open sourceIn your inbox Sign up now ### Related content [ Zero Downtime Migration to Instaclustr Yes, we can migrate existing Cassandra clusters to Instaclustr without any downtime. Here's what to expect from the process... ](https://www.instaclustr.com/blog/zero-downtime-migration-to-instaclustr/) [ Workflow Comparison: Uber Cadence vs Netflix Conductor When choosing what’s right for your company’s opensource workflow needs it is important to know the difference and similarities ... ](https://www.instaclustr.com/blog/workflow-comparison-uber-cadence-vs-netflix-conductor/) [ Will Your Cassandra Database Project Succeed?: The New Stack Open source Apache Cassandra® continues to stand out as an enterprise-proven solution for organizations seeking high availability... ](https://www.instaclustr.com/blog/will-your-cassandra-database-project-succeed-the-new-stack/) ×Sign upto ourNewsletter -----------------------