New Neo4j Aura console
The new console is an evolution of the classic Aura console, updated to enhance the experience with Neo4j Aura. It integrates the features and functionalities of various tools, services, and operations from the Neo4j catalog.
The key features, structural changes, and improvements compared to the classic console are outlined here.
What’s new
Key features and improvements
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Vector-optimized configurations - Optimized for AI workloads, enabling more efficient use of graph data. See Vector optimization for more information.
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Graph Analytics plugin - Allows you to experiment with graph algorithms within the console. See Graph Analytics plugin for more information.
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Secondaries - Scale the read query workload of your AuraDB instance while maintaining high availablility. See Secondaries for more information.
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Database import/restore - Upload and restore databases from multiple data sources, including support for PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle, as well as local .CSV files. See Import for more information.
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Billing - The interface has been redesigned to be easier to navigate and more transparent.
Navigation updates
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More streamlined access to instance details - Connection status, instance configuration, metrics, and more are available from the instance card. See Instance details for more information.
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A unified navigation bar - Allows you to quickly switch between tools like Query and Explore, to Settings and User management, for example. See Visual tour for more information about the UI.
Topology
Organization
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Centralized management of settings and roles, supporting improved scaling and governance.
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Organization owner - A new role that allows shared administrative responsibility.
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OAuth (SSO) - Configurable single sign-on for secure and simplified authentication.
Project is the evolution is Tenant.
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Projects allow you to organize multiple instances under a single project to standardize configurations and streamline access control.
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You can assign project-specific roles to manage permissions effectively. See User management for more information.
Instance
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Improved instance management - You can now resize instances, monitor monthly usage, and manage custom endpoints directly from the instance card.
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Rolling updates - Updates are applied without downtime with optional deferred updates for production environments.
Integrated tools
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Query and Explore are tools for querying and visualizing your data and are now integrated into the console. You can navigate between instances directly from the tools.
Assisted querying
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Cypher reference - Available directly in the Query tool.
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Co-pilots - Allows you to use natural language to query the database. Co-pilots are available both in the Query and Explore tools.
Connectivity
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Auto-connect - Establish connections to your database automatically.
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Database user connections - Support for connecting using database credentials.
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Remote connections - Allows you to connect from remote sources.
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Cloud metadata storage - Centralized repository for queries, visualization scenes, and configurations.