Oracle offers a variety of SDKs for interacting with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure resources. In this post we discuss how to configure and initiate an back up of a MySQL HeatWave instance.

Unleashing Asynchronous MySQL Connectivity with MySQL Connector/Python

Episode #58 of MySQL Shorts in now available!

MySQL Rockstars 2023

The latest episode of MySQL Shorts is available!

Volume Expansion, a feature that became generally available since Kubernetes version 1.24, allows users to increase the capacity of their Persistent Volumes and underlying storage within Kubernetes. There is no need to use clouds’ UI or APIs to do that anymore. In our Operators, we use Stateful Sets – a Kubernetes resource that was designed for […]

Data loss or corruption can be daunting. With MySQL point-in-time recovery, you can restore your database to the moment before the problem occurs.

This article delivers a practical roadmap for using backups and binary logs to achieve accurate MySQL recovery, detailed steps for setting up your server, and tips for managing recovery and backups effectively without overwhelming you with complexity.

Key Takeaways

• MySQL Point in Time Recovery (PITR) enables restoration to a specific point after a full backup. It relies heavily on binary log files to record the incremental changes needed for recovery.
• Preparation for PITR is crucial and involves enabling binary logging and creating a full database backup. Monitoring and managing binary log activities, such as file retention, are essential for effective recovery.
• Executing PITR requires …

This blog explains how to setup inbound replication from an on-premises MySQL server to a MySQL HeatWave DB System.

MySQL Enterprise Data Masking and De-Identification component now has new features that allow for more elastic management of masking dictionaries.

Announcing Vitess 19 # We're thrilled to announce the release of Vitess 19, our latest version packed with enhancements aimed at improving scalability, performance, and usability of your database systems. With this release, we continue our commitment to providing a powerful, scalable, and reliable database clustering solution for MySQL. What's New in Vitess 19 # Dropping Support for MySQL 5.7: As Oracle has marked MySQL 5.7 end of life in October 2023, we're also moving forward by dropping support for MySQL 5.