Apache ZooKeeper release 3.4.0 is now available: it includes changes covering over 150 issues, 27 of which were considered blockers. ZooKeeper 3.3.3 clients are compatible with 3.4.0 servers, enabling a seamless upgrade path (3.4.0 clients with 3.3.3 servers has also been tested successfully). In addition to improving overall stability some of the highlights are described below:
Things of interest to developers implementing ZooKeeper clients:
- Native Windows version of C client
- Support Kerberos authentication of clients
- Multi-update client API
- Improved REST Interface
The native windows support allows visual studio users to now compile a native client.
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