Originally posted by: Kevin Doyle

Apache Spark 2.4.3 is now publicly available -- use it with IBM Spectrum Conductor version 2.3.0!

IBM Spectrum Conductor version 2.3.0 comes with the following built-in Apache Spark versions: 1.6.1, 2.1.1, 2.2.0 and 2.3.1; which are available to configure when you create a Spark instance group. In addition to these versions, IBM Spectrum Conductor allows you to add the latest Apache Spark release: version 2.4.3.

• To learn more about the new features in Apache Spark version 2.4.3, see the Apache Spark 2.4.3 release notes.
• To try out this Apache Spark version, download the Apache Spark 2.4.3 package for IBM Spectrum Conductor on IBM Fix Central.

If you haven't yet tried IBM Spectrum Conductor version 2.3.0, download an evaluation version. For any questions about our product or about the new Apache Spark version, let us know using our Slack channel!