[NEW VERSION] 2.5.0

Which new version of Apache HBase should we support?

2.5.0

Additional information

Release notes

Changes / Additions

In the scope of this ticket:

• check that tests, getting started scripts, documentation and demos work with the new version
• have a look at the individual items below from the release notes and create new issues for things which merit further work

From the release notes:-

• 2.5.0
  • Bump the minimum hadoop 3 dependency to 3.2.3
• 2.4.14
  • (only minor changes)
• 2.4.13
  • (only minor changes)

Implementation checklist

Please don't change anything in this list.
Not all of these steps are necessary for all versions.

• Update the Docker image
• Update documentation to include supported version(s)
• Update operator to support the new version (if needed)
• Update integration tests to test use the new versions (in addition or replacing old versions
• Update examples to use new versions

Start with the Apache HBase 2.5.0 release notes and the implementation checklist. Check the Docker image, supported-version documentation, operator support, integration tests, and examples for the new version, and create follow-up issues for release-note items needing further work. Done means the relevant checks pass and the checklist is addressed.