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Staying Ahead of Amazon Aurora and Amazon RDS MySQL 5.7 End of Life – An Enterprise Guide

Get a head start on your Amazon Aurora and Amazon RDS MySQL 5.7 to 8.0 end of life planning with key considerations, tips, and methods for a successful transition.

Upgrading MySQL 5.7 to MySQL 8.0 on Microsoft Azure Database for MySQL: An Enterprise Guide

Get ahead of the clock and learn how to successfully upgrade from MySQL 5.7 to MySQL 8.0 on Microsoft Azure Database for MySQL before the end of life date.

Upgrading MySQL 5.7 to MySQL 8.0 on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure – An Enterprise Guide

With MySQL 5.7 End of Life on October 31, 2023, it’s time to act. Here’s an overview of the MySQL upgrade planning process.

The Database Announcements We’re Excited About from Oracle Cloud World 2022

Read our coverage of database announcements from Oracle CloudWorld 2022, including MySQL HeatWave Lakehouse, Oracle 23c, PostgreSQL Aries, and more.

4 Features Available for MariaDB on Amazon RDS

Amazon RDS is one of several public cloud services that support MariaDB. Learn about four compelling features available for MariaDB database instances on AWS RDS.

How to Prepare for a MariaDB to Amazon RDS Cloud Migration

Amazon RDS supports MariaDB through a managed database service built on AWS infrastructure. Learn more about preparing for a MariaDB cloud migration.

Questions to Ask Before Starting a MySQL to Amazon Aurora Migration

Ask the right questions before you begin a MySQL to Amazon Aurora cloud database migration to get the process started off right.

Benefits of Migrating MySQL Databases to Amazon Aurora

Explore the benefits of moving your MySQL databases to Amazon Aurora, a fully managed, MySQL-compatible cloud database platform.

Which Is Best for Your MariaDB Cloud Migration: Azure or an Azure VM?

The right choice for your organization depends on the feature set you’re looking for and how much control you want over the underlying infrastructure.

Escape MySQL 5.6 on Azure End of Life with a 5.7 Upgrade

MySQL on Azure 5.6 reached End of Life (EoL) in February 2021. It’s past time to upgrade to MySQL on Azure 5.7.

It’s the End of the Road for MySQL 5.6

As MySQL 5.6 reaches its EoL, newer versions 5.7 and 8.0 – continue to make the work of MySQL users more manageable, learn your options for next steps post 5.6.

Exploring MariaDB’s Storage Engine Options

All of MariaDB’s storage engines have their place, and you can pick and choose the combinations that work best for your workload.