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  Introduction MySQL HeatWave is a fully managed MySQL database service that combines transactions, analytics, machine learning, and GenAI services, without ETL duplication. Also included is MySQL HeatWave Lakehouse, which allows users to query data in object storage, MySQL databases, or a combination of both. Users can deploy MySQL HeatWave–powered apps on a choice of […]

We are excited to share how MySQL HeatWave brings powerful recommendation capabilities directly into your database with the integration of the TwoTower model, a deep learning architecture that's become the gold standard for large-scale recommender systems

FromDual has the pleasure to announce the release of the new version 2.3.2 of its popular Backup and Recovery Manager for MariaDB and MySQL (brman).

The new FromDual Backup and Recovery Manager can be downloaded from here. The FromDual Repositories were updated. How to install and use the Backup and Recovery Manager is described in FromDual Backup and Recovery Manager (brman) installation guide.

In the inconceivable case that you find a bug in the FromDual Backup and Recovery Manager please send us an …

FromDual has the pleasure to announce the release of the new version 2.3.2 of its popular Backup and Recovery Manager for MariaDB and MySQL (brman).

The new FromDual Backup and Recovery Manager can be downloaded from here. The FromDual Repositories were updated. How to install and use the Backup and Recovery Manager is described in FromDual Backup and Recovery Manager (brman) installation guide.

In the inconceivable case that you find a bug in the FromDual Backup and Recovery Manager please send us an …

You’ve made it this far in your MySQL adventure: your digital library boasts neat shelves (tables), well-behaved columns, and students—err, readers—lined up in orderly rows. You can create tables, insert new authors, update overdue fines, and remove that one book nobody wants to talk about. But what happens when you need to make several changes […]

Discover how to combine information from multiple tables using JOINs in MySQL! This beginner-friendly guide explains INNER JOINs (and friends) with fun library metaphors, approachable SQL examples, and practical tips to help you unlock the true power of your relational database.

MySQL HeatWave is a fully managed cloud database service that integrates with MySQL, combining transactions, analytics, machine learning, and generative AI capabilities. It features an in-memory query accelerator for real-time analytics, eliminating the need for ETL processes to separate databases. Available on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), AWS, and Azure, HeatWave automates tasks like backups and […]

MySQL HeatWave is the only fully managed MySQL database service that combines transactions, analytics, machine learning, and GenAI services, without ETL. It also includes the capabilities to query data in object store and provides the best price performance in the industry. MySQL HeatWave is available on Oracle OCI, Amazon AWS, and Microsoft Azure. When building […]

MySQL HeatWave is the only fully managed MySQL database service that combines transactions, analytics, machine learning, and GenAI services, without ETL. It also includes the capabilities to query data in object store and provides the best price performance in the industry. MySQL HeatWave is available on Oracle OCI, Amazon AWS, and Microsoft Azure. Temporary tables […]

Note: The opinions below represent my personal perspective only. They don’t include any confidential information or represent the views of Oracle or my current employer, Percona.

The question I brought home after this conference is:

Was this an AI conference because everyone is already using AI, or because they want you to use AI?

For context, I’ve worked with MySQL databases for more than 12 years, mainly focused on the open-source ecosystem. However, as an Oracle ACE Director, I also keep an eye on what’s happening with the enterprise and cloud offerings. Understanding what happens outside — even in the PostgreSQL world — helps me see how MySQL differentiates itself and maintains its position as the leading open-source database, although it has lost ground to Postgres in recent years.