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Azure Database for MySQL

Innovate with an intelligent, open-source MySQL database in the cloud.

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Overview

Innovate faster with a fully managed MySQL database in the cloud

Easily migrate to Azure Database for MySQL to achieve up to 54% lower total cost of ownership.¹

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Provision a MySQL database in less than 2 minutes, improve query speed with cloud database monitoring and optimization, and further optimize with performance recommendations.

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Choose the Memory Optimized² tier for high-performance transactional or analytical applications and get up to a 99.99% service-level agreement (SLA) for same-zone or zone-redundant high availability.

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Increase productivity and ship faster with integrations for GitHub, Foundry Tools, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Functions, or Azure App Service. Deploy popular web apps including Magento, Moodle, and WordPress.

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FEATURES

Focus on application development

Open-source compatible

Enjoy the familiar benefits of open source–backed by a fully-managed, enterprise-ready service.

Performance insights

Optimize your MySQL database performance with intelligent recommendations and custom analysis.

Trusted on Defender

Enhance security and trust with out-of-the-box compliance and enterprise-grade security from Microsoft Defender.

Azure integration

Simplify your development experience with tight interoperability using Azure App Service, Azure Functions, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).

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Pricing

Find the deployment option and pricing that fits your needs

Scale compute, memory, and storage independently and pay only for what you use. Explore Azure Database for MySQL pricing and deployment options, and save up to 60% with reserved capacity.

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Use Azure Database for MySQL with other Azure products to build advanced and comprehensive solutions.

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Power Platform

Accelerate your development with lowcode—analyze data, build apps, automate processes, and create virtual agents more quickly than ever.

GitHub

Seamlessly build, scale, deliver, and deploy secure software to the cloud using GitHub’s AI-powered developer platform.

Azure Copilot

Simplify operations and management from cloud to edge with an AI companion.

Azure Functions

Build robust apps using less code, less infrastructure, and lower costs.

CUSTOMER STORIES

See how customers are innovating with Azure Database for MySQL

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Syensqo.AI, a division of the Belgian science and technology leader Syensqo, has developed SyGPT, an advanced AI chatbot using Azure OpenAI Service.

RESOURCES

Get started today with Azure Databases for MySQL

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Guide

Develop with MySQL

Learn the fundamentals of MySQL app development and more advanced design.

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Documentation

Browse Azure Database for MySQL documentation

Read an introduction to Azure Database for MySQL, including deep reference materials.

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Article

Select the right tools for migration

Discover why migrating database servers involves more than data and schema migration.

FAQ

Read the Azure SLA.
Azure Database for MySQL is available in more than 50 Azure regions in the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific. Read more.
No. Azure Database for MySQL is a fully managed database service, which means that Microsoft automates the management and maintenance of your infrastructure and database server, including routine updates, backups, and security.
The service tiers are primarily differentiated by compute, memory, storage type, and IOPS. See details: Azure Database for MySQL flexible Server service tiers.
Azure Database for MySQL uses MySQL Community Edition. See supported versions for the specific engine versions available.
Azure Database for MySQL is built on a modern architecture that offers better performance, scalability, and cost control than Azure Database for MariaDB. Since MariaDB was originally forked from MySQL, there’s high application compatibility, making migration seamless for most workloads. Azure provides detailed migration guidance to help validate compatibility and ensure a smooth transition. You can also engage with Azure experts or use the migration guide to plan and execute your move confidently before the MariaDB retirement date of September 19, 2025.
Azure Database for MySQL offers:
Improved performance for business-critical apps with low latency and high concurrency.
High availability with zone-redundant standby and fast failover.
Cost optimization through burstable compute tiers and flexible backup retention.
Granular control over configuration and maintenance windows.

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Next steps

Choose the Azure account that’s right for you

Pay as you go or try Azure free for up to 30 days.

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[1]
Microsoft commissioned a report by the Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG), now Omdia, in April 2025 on the economic validation of migrating on-premises workloads to Azure Database for MySQL. ESG leveraged information collected through vendor-provided material, public and industry knowledge of economics and technologies, and the results of customer interviews to create a financial model that compares the costs and benefits of on-premises MySQL and Azure Database for MySQL. ESG validated that organizations have reported significant operational savings, have reduced risk, and have improved the speed of application development and delivery when migrating to Azure Database for MySQL
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Formerly the Business Critical service tier.

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