diff --git a/instana/version.py b/instana/version.py
index ff04a0cf2..82505a655 100644
--- a/instana/version.py
+++ b/instana/version.py
@@ -3,4 +3,4 @@
 
 # Module version file.  Used by setup.py and snapshot reporting.
 
-VERSION = '2.0.8'
+VERSION = '2.0.9'