# Top 3 reasons to upgrade to Valkey 8.0 on the Instaclustr Managed Platform [Blog](/blog/)>[Technology](/blog/category/technical/)>Top 3 reasons to upgrade to Valkey 8.0 on the Instaclustr Managed Platform Top 3 reasons to upgrade to Valkey 8.0 on the Instaclustr Managed Platform ========================================================================== June 26, 2025 | By [ Chris Carter](https://www.instaclustr.com/blog/author/christopher-carter/) [ ](https://x.com/intent/tweet?text=Top%203%20reasons%20to%20upgrade%20to%20Valkey%208.0%20on%20the%20Instaclustr%20Managed%20Platform&url=https://www.instaclustr.com/blog/top-3-reasons-to-upgrade-to-valkey-8-0-on-the-instaclustr-managed-platform/) [ ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.instaclustr.com/blog/top-3-reasons-to-upgrade-to-valkey-8-0-on-the-instaclustr-managed-platform/&title=&summary=Top%203%20reasons%20to%20upgrade%20to%20Valkey%208.0%20on%20the%20Instaclustr%20Managed%20Platform&source=) NetApp is thrilled to announce the availability of Valkey 8, the latest major release, on the NetApp Instaclustr Managed Platform. Valkey is an advanced open source, in-memory data structure store, used as a database, cache, and message broker. NetApp Instaclustr is a leading provider of open source data solutions, helping customers avoid the risks of vendor lock-in and unsupported software. Valkey 8 introduces significant improvements in performance, reliability, and observability, alongside new features that enhance efficiency and user experience: - **Performance enhancements:** Valkey 8 optimizes handling of temporary set objects in SUNION and SDIFF commands, resulting in up to a 41% performance improvement for SUNION and 27% for SDIFF. It also introduces asynchronous I/O threading for improved multi-threaded performance and dual channel replication for more efficient full sync replication. - **Reliability improvements:** Valkey 8 enhances cluster reliability with improvements to slot migration and failover processes. It reduces failover time in Valkey clusters and ensures replicas handle migration correctly when receiving commands. - **Compatibility:** Valkey 8 takes command set compatibility seriously, making no backwards incompatible changes to existing command syntax or responses. However, due to changes in threading, users may need to re-evaluate their cluster’s infrastructure for optimal performance. With every new release, Instaclustr revises our lifecycle policy for older versions which you can find [here](https://www.instaclustr.com/support/documentation/useful-information/lifecycle-status-of-application-versions/#section-valkey-top). As with all major releases, please review the [official release notes](https://github.com/valkey-io/valkey/blob/8.0.1/00-RELEASENOTES) for detailed information on new features, improvements, and potential incompatibilities. Existing customers will be contacted by our support engineers shortly to arrange for upgrade timelines. For customers who want to experience a Valkey cluster on the Instaclustr Managed Platform, you can [sign up](https://console2.instaclustr.com/signup) and create a Valkey cluster with these new versions through a free trial. Happy upgrading! ### About the author **[Chris Carter](https://www.instaclustr.com/blog/author/christopher-carter/)** | Principal Product Manager With extensive expertise in open source technologies, Chris drives innovation and excellence in the NetApp Instaclustr Managed Platform with a focus on Apache Kafka and Cassandra. With his passion for classical statistics and process improvement, Chris leverages his skills to ensure the integration of business strategy and direction into NetApp solutions. ![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 -----------------------