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Additional IOPS feature for MySQL - Flexible Server in preview
MySQL – Flexible Server supports the provisioning of additional IOPS (preview) so you can provision more IOPS above the complimentary IOPS limit and can increase or decrease the number of IOPS based on workload requirements.
General availability: Stop/start functionality for Azure Database for MySQL
With stop/start functionality support for Azure Database for MySQL, you can stop a database server when not in use (non-work hours) and start it when it’s back online.
Additional IOPS feature for MySQL - Flexible Server in public preview
MySQL - Flexible Server supports the provisioning of additional IOPS (preview) so you can provision more IOPS above the complimentary IOPS limit and can increase or decrease the number of IOPS based on workload requirements.
October 2020
Public preview: Up to 10 read replicas for MySQL - Flexible Server
Azure Database for MySQL - Flexible Server enables read-heavy workloads to scale out and be balanced across replica servers according to preferences.
New region for MySQL - Single Server in Brazil Southeast
Preview support of Azure Database for MySQL - Single Server is now available in the Brazil Southeast region, adding additional flexibility in deploying solutions to help accelerate innovation.
September 2020
Public preview: Stop/start functionality for Azure Database for MySQL
With the new database stop/start functionality, you can stop the database server when not in use (during non-business hours) and start it when it s back online.
Azure Database for MySQL Flexible Server in preview
Azure Database for MySQL Flexible Server is a new deployment option for Azure Database for MySQL that provides better control and flexibility of database server parameters, more options for high availability and cost optimisation controls.
New regions in Brazil Southeast for Azure Database for MySQL
Receive the best in class experience for managed open source database offerings in the Brazil Southeast region.
August 2020
Data encryption with customer managed keys for Azure Database for MySQL is now generally
Data encryption with customer-managed keys for Azure Database for MySQL enables you to bring your own key (BYOK) for data protection at rest.
Infrastructure double encryption for Azure Database for MySQL is in public preview
Infrastructure double encryption adds a second layer of encryption and a different encryption algorithm which gives an additional layer of protection for your data at rest.
June 2020
Database engine auditing for Azure Database for MySQL is now available
Azure Database for MySQL now provides general availability support for using audit logs to record database activity and events such as connections and queries.
Data encryption with customer-managed keys for Azure Database for MySQL
We are excited to announce the preview of data encryption for Azure Database for MySQL. Data encryption with customer-managed keys for Azure Database for MySQL enables you to bring your own key (BYOK) for data protection at rest.
Minimal TLS version setting is now available for Azure Database for MySQL
Enforce a minimal transport layer security (TLS) version at the server level that applies to Azure Database for MySQL using the new TLS version setting.
Azure Database for MySQL is now available in France South
To provide a best-in-class managed open-source database offering, Azure Database for MySQL is now generally available in the France South region.
May 2020
Azure Database for MySQL support for intelligent performance with MySQL 8.0 is now available
Intelligent performance support for MySQL 8.0 now available. Use this set of features to better understand your workloads, including to visually inspect them and to identify bottlenecks.
Azure Active Directory support in Azure Database for MySQL now available
The Azure Active Directory integration for Azure Database for MySQL is now generally available.
Azure Private Link is now generally available in US Government regions
Azure Private Link now includes multiple new services available in GA.
Private Link for Azure Database for MySQL now in two US government regions
Azure Private Link support for Azure Database for MySQL is now generally available in all public clouds. In addition, Private Link is now available in two Azure government regions—US Gov Arizona and US Gov Virginia.
March 2020
Azure Database for MySQL—Three years reserved capacity is now available
Azure Database for MySQL reserved capacity is now available to reserve compute power for your existing and future MySQL servers.
Azure Database for MySQL—Connection redirection support for PHP drivers
Redirection support for the mysqlnd PHP driver used to connect to Azure Database for MySQL is now available in preview. Take advantage of the mysqlnd_azure extension to improve the connection latency between applications and Azure Database for MySQL.
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