The new version of InfluxDB, version 2.0, is now available in alpha access to the public, offering a simplified setup experience and all the necessary components in a single binary. It includes features such as native Prometheus metric scraping, improved Telegraf configuration options, and a new Data Explorer for quick data visualization with Flux. The platform also introduces tasks for scheduling queries on a schedule and storing results, a unified API for interacting with the system, and a command-line interface for scripting queries. Users can authenticate as users, set up organizations and buckets, and upload raw line protocol files to store their time series data. The software is designed to be community-driven, with plans for regular updates and feedback mechanisms to ensure it meets the standards of developers and users alike.