Planet MySQL HA Blog

The Planet MySQL HA Blog aggregates content from sources that cover topics related to high availability (HA) for MySQL databases.

MySQL Basics: Into the Shell—Cracking Open Your Database Journey

This post guides newcomers through accessing and exploring their databases using MySQL Shell. Clear instructions, friendly guidance, and practical tips ensure a confident start for any data explorer eager to interact with tables and data in real time.

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Audit Log Filter Component

| Percona

The audit log filter component in MySQL 8.4 provides administrators with a powerful mechanism for auditing database activity at a fine-grained level. While it offers significant flexibility—such as selectively logging events based on users, hosts, or event types—it can also be challenging to understand and configure correctly.

In this article, we will examine how the audit log filter component works, walk through its core concepts, and share practical tips for configuring and managing audit filters effectively. Our goal is to help you leverage this feature to improve observability,…

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Announcing MySQL AI

Announcing the release of MySQL AI, an option to MySQL Enterprise Edition, that provides built-in predictive and generative AI capabilities and a vector store.

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Announcing MySQL AI

MySQL is the most widely used open-source database. For over 30 years it has enabled organizations to run business-critical and scalable applications. It is the database of choice for visionary startups, small and medium-sized businesses, some of the largest enterprises run on MySQL. It is globally trusted for its reliability and ease of use. As […]

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MySQL Basics: Understanding the Building Blocks of Databases

Begin your hands-on MySQL adventure! This post guides newcomers through accessing and exploring their databases using MySQL Shell. Clear instructions, friendly guidance, and practical tips ensure a confident start for any data explorer eager to interact with tables and data in real time.

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Developing applications using LangChain and MySQL HeatWave GenAI – Part 1

MySQL HeatWave is a fully managed database service designed to help enterprises efficiently handle data warehousing, analytics, machine learning, and transaction processing within a single database. With the launch of HeatWave GenAI, the platform’s capabilities now extend to unstructured data, empowering enterprises to harness the potential of Generative AI. HeatWave GenAI features in-database LLMs, in-database […]

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Developing applications using LangChain and MySQL HeatWave GenAI – Part 1

Create a chatbot in LangChain using HeatWave GenAI

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MySQL Basics: Seek and You Shall SELECT—Retrieving Data from Your Tables

Congratulations, data explorer! Your library is open for business, the shelves are organized, and the tables are finally filled with real, tangible data—authors, books, and eager readers galore. But what if you want to see what’s actually on those digital shelves? Enter the mighty SELECT statement: SQL’s super-powered magnifying glass that lets you find, browse, and admire your collection. […]

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MySQL Basics: Change Is Good—Updating and Deleting Table Data

Welcome back, data explorers! So far, you’ve built your digital library with MySQL: empty shelves have become bustling tables, and eager students (or books, or even pizza lovers) have taken their seats with INSERT statements. But what happens when someone spells their name “Alcie” instead of “Alice,” or a graduate heads off to bigger adventures? Sooner or […]

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MySQL Basics: Filling the Gaps—Inserting Data into Your Tables

Welcome back, adventurous data explorer! So far, you’ve designed your very own digital library, built sturdy shelves (tables), and labeled each cubby just so. But a library with empty shelves is just a stylish storage unit. Today, we dive into the real fun: bringing your tables to life with data! Before you can ask your […]

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