Planet MySQL HA Blog
The Planet MySQL HA Blog aggregates content from sources that cover topics related to high availability (HA) for MySQL databases.
Why Databases in Kubernetes Need Operators
Kubernetes has become the de facto platform for deploying applications at scale. It provides a clean way to orchestrate containers, scale workloads, and ensure applications stay healthy. For years, the primary focus has been on stateless services — web frontends, APIs, background workers.
But the tide is shifting. More organizations now want to bring their databases into Kubernetes. The promise sounds irresistible: make databases as portable, elastic, and integrated into CI/CD pipelines as other workloads. In reality, though, databases introduce challenges that Kubernetes…
Monitoring MySQL HeatWave on AWS: From Console to CloudWatch
MySQL HeatWave is the only fully managed MySQL database service that combines transactions, analytics, machine learning, and GenAI services, without ETL duplication. MySQL HeatWave also includes MySQL HeatWave Lakehouse, allowing users to query data stored in object storage, MySQL databases, or a combination of both. Users can deploy MySQL HeatWave–powered apps on a choice of public […]
Monitoring MySQL HeatWave on AWS: From Console to CloudWatch
MySQL HeatWave on AWS extends its monitoring capabilities by integrating with Amazon CloudWatch, allowing you to view many additional metrics and track its history over time.
MySQL Basics: Getting TYPE-cast – Choosing the Right Data Type for the Job
Demystify MySQL data types with this lighthearted guide for beginners! Learn how choosing the right type for each column—numbers, text, or dates—keeps your database organized, efficient, and easy to use. Packed with simple analogies, practical tips, and helpful examples, this post will help you master the essentials of structuring your tables in MySQL.
Introducing Backup Validation and Backup Preparation in MySQL HeatWave
Ensuring the reliability and performance of database backup and recovery operations is mission-critical for any enterprise. MySQL HeatWave Service already provides robust support for Manual, Automatic, and Operator backups. To further enhance the integrity and efficiency of backup operations, we are excited to introduce two new features: Backup Validation and Backup Preparation. Why Backup Validation and Preparation Matter For many […]
Introducing Backup Validation and Backup Preparation in MySQL HeatWave
Introducing Backup Validation and Backup Preparation in MySQL HeatWave
Preventing Read-Write Conflicts: Lockless Concurrency in MySQL JSON Duality Views
An overview of lockless optimistic concurrency control feature introduced for MySQL JSON Duality Views in version 9.4.
Hands-on with JSON Duality Views in MySQL: From Creation to Day-to-Day Use
An overview of DDL support for JSON Relational Duality Views introduced in version 9.4.
MySQL Basics: WHERE’s the Data? Filtering Results with WHERE Clauses
Congratulations, library explorer! You’ve learned how to use the magical SELECT statement to peek inside your MySQL tables—the database’s equivalent of opening every book in your collection at once. But what if you don’t want a full inventory of every book lover, bestselling novel, or author in your database? What if you just need the sci-fi fans, […]
Manipulating Data in MySQL JSON Duality Views: Deep Dive into DML Operations
An overview of DML support for JSON Relational Duality Views introduced in version 9.4.