What LTS, Innovation, and “latest supported” mean across MySQL Server, Shell, Router, Connectors, and Operator MySQL has two different release models, and understanding which products follow which model makes choosing versions much simpler. MySQL Server and MySQL NDB Cluster offer Long-Term Support (LTS) and Innovation releases. MySQL Shell, MySQL Router, MySQL Connectors, and MySQL Operator for Kubernetes follow a Single Releasemodel: use […]
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Oracle plans to move MySQL security updates toward a monthly cadence, supplementing the current quarterly Critical Patch Update (CPU) schedule. These monthly Critical Security Patch Update (CSPU) releases will be issued only when needed to address critical security or stability issues; they are not a fixed monthly release commitment. These CSPU releases will focus on […]
Understanding the New Cadence: Quarterly CPUs, Targeted CSPUs, and Transitioning to Calendar Versioning MySQL is updating its release model to make releases easier to understand, plan for, and follow: The goal is not simply to change the number on a release. The goal is to give users, DBAs, developers, Linux distributions, cloud platforms, and ecosystem […]