hi, StarRocks supports cluster snapshot docs.starrocks.io/docs/administration/cluster_snapshot but it’s a beta feature. Any plans for GA?

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@Rocky StarRocks supports cluster snapshot docs.starrocks.io/docs/administration/cluster_snapshot but it’s a beta feature. Any plans for GA?

The StarRocks Cluster Snapshot feature was introduced in v3.4.2 and is a core part of the disaster recovery strategy for shared-data (compute-storage separated) clusters. Regarding its status and GA plans: * Current Status: As of the latest documentation and the StarRocks 3.5 release (August 2025), the feature is still officially labeled as Beta. * Production Readiness: Despite the "Beta" tag, it is heavily promoted in the v3.5 release as a key mechanism for mission-critical disaster recovery. It is designed to capture the full cluster state (metadata and data) in object storage, enabling recovery in minutes. * GA Roadmap: There is no publicly announced date for when it will transition to General Availability (GA). Typically, StarRocks features move to GA after a few minor release cycles of community feedback and stability testing in real-world production environments. * Current Focus: The 2025–2026 roadmap continues to emphasize reliability and "automated operations." You can expect the feature to mature as limitations (such as the current "one automated snapshot" limit) are addressed in upcoming versions like 3.5.x or 3.6. Recommendations: * Test in Staging: Since it is beta, it's recommended to validate the restore process thoroughly in a staging environment before relying on it for production DR. * Stay Updated: Monitor the StarRocks GitHub Roadmap or the

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channel in Slack for official GA announcements. If you need help with a specific configuration or a "Cluster Restore" workflow, let me know! References • administration/cluster_snapshot.md • deployment/shared_data/feature-support-shared-data.md