InfluxDB Enterprise 1.8.0 is now available, marking the first official release of the 1.8 line, which builds upon the latest InfluxDB OSS release. This release includes Flux v0.65, a feature-bearing release that delivers on long-standing feature requests for InfluxDB, including join data, mathematical operations, string manipulation, and grouping capabilities. Additionally, this release provides forward compatibility with InfluxDB 2.0 API endpoints, allowing users to leverage the new client libraries while preparing for a potential move to InfluxDB 2.0 Cloud. Exclusive features in InfluxDB Enterprise include meta-data backup and restore functionality. Users can download the binaries from the InfluxDB Enterprise portal or contact support for more information.