We’re excited to announce the general availability of MySQL HeatWave in a new AWS region — Mexico Central (Querétaro) — reinforcing our commitment to expanding globally and meeting growing customer demand.

Take your first hands-on steps in MySQL! This post teaches you how to create schemas and tables using relatable library analogies, beginner-friendly SQL examples, and tips to avoid common pitfalls. Perfect for newcomers, it’s your foundation for all future data adventures.

MySQL HeatWave on AWS extends its monitoring capabilities by integrating with Amazon CloudWatch, allowing you to view many additional metrics and track its history over time.

Demystify MySQL data types with this lighthearted guide for beginners! Learn how choosing the right type for each column—numbers, text, or dates—keeps your database organized, efficient, and easy to use. Packed with simple analogies, practical tips, and helpful examples, this post will help you master the essentials of structuring your tables in MySQL.

Introducing Backup Validation and Backup Preparation in MySQL HeatWave

An overview of lockless optimistic concurrency control feature introduced for MySQL JSON Duality Views in version 9.4.

An overview of DDL support for JSON Relational Duality Views introduced in version 9.4.

An overview of DML support for JSON Relational Duality Views introduced in version 9.4.

AI and machine learning are seemingly everywhere, and that’s forcing every database company to think about vector search. Companies want to build things like smart search that actually understands what you mean, recommendation systems that know what you’ll like, and tools that can spot when something’s off. To make all of this work at the […]

This post guides newcomers through accessing and exploring their databases using MySQL Shell. Clear instructions, friendly guidance, and practical tips ensure a confident start for any data explorer eager to interact with tables and data in real time.