Automated DBaaS MongoDB v1 to v2 Platform Migration & v1 Retirement
Scheduled for Nov 16, 07:00 UTC - Nov 20, 17:00 UTC
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IONOS Cloud will retire the DBaaS MongoDB v1 platform on November 16, 2026. To ensure continuous service, all existing MongoDB v1 clusters will be automatically migrated to our upgraded MongoDB v2 platform by November 20, 2026.
For most customers, this transition occurs automatically and requires no direct intervention on your database infrastructure.
What to expect during migration:
- Migrations are handled automatically by IONOS Cloud.
- Brief connection interruptions and replica set failovers may occur during your cluster's specific migration window.
Critical Action Required
1. Playground Edition Discontinuation (Immediate Action Required)
The Playground Edition is permanently discontinued. Business and Enterprise will be the only supported editions going forward.
- Playground clusters and their associated backups are scheduled for permanent deletion. Deleted backups cannot be recovered.
- Action required: Immediately run mongodump to back up any data you wish to retain, deploy a new Business Edition cluster, and restore your data using mongorestore.
2. API & IaC Users: Switch to Token Authentication before Nov 13, 2026
MongoDB v2 does not support Basic Authentication for cluster management.
- Action required: If you manage clusters via API, SDK, or IaC tools (e.g., Terraform), you must update your automation to use Bearer/JWT (Token) Authentication prior to November 13, 2026. Basic Auth requests will fail after migration.
3. Database User & Role Management via API
The MongoDB v2 API no longer includes a dedicated endpoint for advanced user and role management.
- While adding a user and resetting passwords remains supported, listing users, deleting users, and setting per-database roles via the API are deprecated.
- Action required: If your applications or automation scripts rely on these specific API operations, transition to managing users and granular roles directly within MongoDB outside of the API.
What’s New in MongoDB v2
- MongoDB 8 & Performance Storage: MongoDB v8 is now available. Additionally, all v2 clusters run exclusively on Performance Storage alongside new regional API endpoints for lower management latency.
- Configurable Backup Retention: Set custom retention windows from 1 to 365 days (existing retention defaults to 7 days). Note: Backup storage is billed per GB per 30 days; extending retention beyond default thresholds will incur additional storage charges.
- Centralized Observability: Clusters can optionally be integrated with IONOS Observability for centralized metrics and log analysis (billed separately). Note that legacy v1 monitoring will no longer be available.
For technical guidance on updating your authentication tokens or migrating workloads from Playground clusters, please consult the official IONOS Cloud MongoDB documentation or reach out to our Customer Service team at support@cloud.ionos.com.
Affected services: Database as a Service (DBaaS)
Location: Global Services
For most customers, this transition occurs automatically and requires no direct intervention on your database infrastructure.
What to expect during migration:
- Migrations are handled automatically by IONOS Cloud.
- Brief connection interruptions and replica set failovers may occur during your cluster's specific migration window.
Critical Action Required
1. Playground Edition Discontinuation (Immediate Action Required)
The Playground Edition is permanently discontinued. Business and Enterprise will be the only supported editions going forward.
- Playground clusters and their associated backups are scheduled for permanent deletion. Deleted backups cannot be recovered.
- Action required: Immediately run mongodump to back up any data you wish to retain, deploy a new Business Edition cluster, and restore your data using mongorestore.
2. API & IaC Users: Switch to Token Authentication before Nov 13, 2026
MongoDB v2 does not support Basic Authentication for cluster management.
- Action required: If you manage clusters via API, SDK, or IaC tools (e.g., Terraform), you must update your automation to use Bearer/JWT (Token) Authentication prior to November 13, 2026. Basic Auth requests will fail after migration.
3. Database User & Role Management via API
The MongoDB v2 API no longer includes a dedicated endpoint for advanced user and role management.
- While adding a user and resetting passwords remains supported, listing users, deleting users, and setting per-database roles via the API are deprecated.
- Action required: If your applications or automation scripts rely on these specific API operations, transition to managing users and granular roles directly within MongoDB outside of the API.
What’s New in MongoDB v2
- MongoDB 8 & Performance Storage: MongoDB v8 is now available. Additionally, all v2 clusters run exclusively on Performance Storage alongside new regional API endpoints for lower management latency.
- Configurable Backup Retention: Set custom retention windows from 1 to 365 days (existing retention defaults to 7 days). Note: Backup storage is billed per GB per 30 days; extending retention beyond default thresholds will incur additional storage charges.
- Centralized Observability: Clusters can optionally be integrated with IONOS Observability for centralized metrics and log analysis (billed separately). Note that legacy v1 monitoring will no longer be available.
For technical guidance on updating your authentication tokens or migrating workloads from Playground clusters, please consult the official IONOS Cloud MongoDB documentation or reach out to our Customer Service team at support@cloud.ionos.com.
Affected services: Database as a Service (DBaaS)
Location: Global Services
This scheduled maintenance affects: Global Services (Database as a Service (DBaaS)).