A new feature to MySQL NDB Cluster replication allows the NDB data nodes to skip sending unnecessary updates to subscribing MySQL Server nodes. These updates reflect changes that occurred in the NDB cluster, and some subscribing MySQL Servers are configured to discard changes applied by a replica or that are not to be written to binary log at all. Instead of having MySQL Servers discarding changes, the NDB data nodes do such work for them saving computing resources for the whole cluster.

You can connect to MySQL Server using MySQL Client (the command-line utility) and GUI tools. This article will review each method in detail.

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In this guide, we are going to walk you through the process of transferring a database from a local machine or a traditional server to AWS with the help of the command line as well as with a convenient GUI - dbForge Studio for MySQL.

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Join us for an in-depth webinar where we introduce the new Helm Chart for Galera Cluster for MySQL, now available from Codership (read the blog).

In this session, we’ll guide you through the process of deploying a high-availability MySQL cluster using Galera Cluster on Kubernetes (live demo!). You’ll learn how Helm Charts can simplify Kubernetes application management, including installation and upgrades, while ensuring robust deployment automation.

This webinar is ideal for database administrators, DevOps engineers, and anyone looking to streamline their MySQL high availability deployments on Kubernetes, whether on cloud platforms like Amazon EKS, Google GKE, or on-premises solutions. We’ll cover best practices for configuration, deployment, and scaling of your Galera Cluster, and offer insights on how to …

Interpreting the results and exit codes of your upgrade tests is essential for assessing the process’s outcome. In this blog, we’ll explore the significance of pt-upgrade return codes and how…

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HeatWave MySQL now supports Automatic Storage Expansion. HeatWave Automatic Storage Expansion dynamically adjusts storage capacity to accommodate increasing database workloads, ensuring continuous operation without any downtime.

This October release is the third LTS release and second Innovation release since MySQL announced our move to a new LTS/Innovation release model. For more details see MySQL Releases: Innovation and LTS.

During the innovation cycle, MySQL 9.x quarterly releases will include new features, deprecations and removals, and bug fixes. The 9.x releases also include Shell, Router, Connectors and Clients. There is also a new release of VS Code for MySQL.

Recap from MySQL Day Brazil, Oct 5, 2024

MySQL is an extremely popular open-source RDMS, and it is widely used by millions of companies and professionals. In this article, you will learn how to check the current MySQL version, and how to update it if necessary.

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The alarm definitions feature eases the process of creating and managing alarms to monitor HeatWave MySQL DB Systems. It enables you to create Oracle-recommended alarms by making use of the standardized set of rules and thresholds, across multiple databases.