The MySQL REST Service is a next-generation JSON Document Store solution, enabling fast and secure HTTPS access to data stored in MySQL, HeatWave, InnoDB Cluster, InnoDB ClusterSet, and InnoDB ReplicaSet. The MySQL REST Service was first released on https://labs.mysql.com in 2023 using MySQL Router. During spring 2025, it was released on MySQL HeatWave and standard […]

During the last MySQL & HeatWave Summit, Wim Coekaerts announced that a new optimizer is available and is already enabled in MySQL HeatWave. Let’s have a quick look at it and how to use it. The first step is to verify that Hypergraph is available: MySQL > SET SESSION optimizer_switch='hypergraph_optimizer=on'; ERROR: 3999 (42000): The hypergraph […]

Before the MySQL & HeatWave Summit, we released MySQL 9.3, the latest Innovation Release. The event was terrific, and I had the chance to meet some of the MySQL contributors. As usual, we released bug fixes for 8.0 and 8.4 LTS, but I focus on the newest release in this post. We included patches and […]

MySQL HeatWave integrates GenAI capabilities into MySQL on OCI. We have demonstrated how HeatWave GenAI can leverage RAG’s capability to utilize ingested documents (unstructured data) in LakeHouse and generate responses to specific questions or chats. See: The common theme here is the use of data stored in Object Storage (LakeHouse). I previously discussed how to […]

In the previous post, we saw how to deploy MySQL HeatWave on Amazon. Multicloud refers to the coordinated use of cloud services from multiple providers. In addition to our previous post, where we deployed MySQL HeatWave on Amazon, we will explore how to connect with another cloud service. Oracle has partnered with Microsoft to offer […]

Multicloud is a cloud adoption strategy that utilizes services from multiple cloud providers rather than relying on just one. This approach enables organizations to take advantage of the best services for specific tasks, enhances resilience, and helps reduce costs. Additionally, a multicloud strategy offers the flexibility necessary to meet regulatory requirements and increases options for […]

At the beginning of the year, we released MySQL 9.2, the latest Innovation Release. Sorry for the delay, but I was busy with the preFOSDEM MySQL Belgian Days and FOSDEM MySQL Belgium Days. Of course, we released bug fixes for 8.0 and 8.4 LTS, but in this post, I focus on the newest release. Within […]

The MySQL Rockstars 2024 award ceremony was a highlight of the MySQL Belgian Days 2025, held on January 30th and 31st at the ICAB Incubator in Brussels. This event brought together MySQL enthusiasts from around the globe to celebrate MySQL’s 30th anniversary and honor individuals who have made significant contributions to the MySQL community. The […]

The preFOSDEM MySQL Belgian Days 2025, held on January 30th and 31st at the ICAB Incubator in Brussels, was a remarkable gathering of MySQL enthusiasts, developers, and experts. This year’s event was particularly special as it marked the commencement of celebrations for MySQL’s 30th anniversary. The event was very popular, and with more than 150 […]

As many of you already know, MySQL is turning 30 this year! The official date is May 23. During the entire calendar year, we will celebrate this milestone all around the globe. We started in Belgium with the first event of the year: preFOSDEM MySQL Belgian Days. Take a look at this incredible journey that […]