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Public preview: Azure Database for MySQL– Flexible Server: Announcing SSL enforcement and minimum TLS version choice
Now you can choose to enforce encrypted connection or Transport Layer Support version on Azure Database for MySQL - Flexible Server.
Azure Database for MySQL - Flexible Server: PowerShell Module in public preview
Use PowerShell to manage dependent resources and Azure Database for MySQL- Flexible Servers.
April 2021
Public preview: Forced failover now available with zone redundant high availability for Azure Database for MySQL - Flexible Server
Flexible Server forced failover capability is now available in all zone redundant regions.
Azure Database for MySQL – Flexible Server: Zone redundant high availability now generally available in new regions
Azure Database for MySQL - Flexible Server zone redundant high availability is now available in two new regions: UK South and Japan East.
The public preview of Azure Database for MySQL – Flexible Server is available in two new regions
France Central and Brazil South regions are now available deployment options for the public preview of Azure Database for MySQL – Flexible Server.
Azure Database for MySQL - Flexible Server now supports 8.0.21
MySQL 8.0.21 is now in general availability with Azure Database for MySQL - Flexible Server deployment option in all major Azure regions.
March 2021
Public preview: Azure Database for MySQL – Flexible Server now connects with Azure CLI
Now in public preview, use the 'connect' command for Azure CLI for Azure Database for MySQL - Flexible Server to test connections and run basic queries.
February 2021
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.
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
App-consistent backup for Oracle and MySQL DBs in preview
Pre-packaged script based solution to get application consistent snapshots for Oracle and MySQL DBs. Just provide connection information and workload name and leverage the instant restore benefit of Azure VM backups and minimize costs by selectively include/excluding relevant disks.
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 optimization 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’re 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.
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