Posted On: Jan 13, 2025
Amazon RDS for MySQL now supports MySQL major version 8.4, the latest long-term support (LTS) release from the MySQL community. RDS for MySQL 8.4 includes support for multi-source replication plugin for analytics, Group Replication plugin for continuous availability, as well as several performance and feature improvements added by the MySQL community. Learn more about the community enhancements in the MySQL 8.4 release notes.
You can leverage Amazon RDS Managed Blue/Green deployments to upgrade your databases from MySQL 8.0 to MySQL 8.4. Learn more about RDS for MySQL 8.4 features and upgrade options, including Managed Blue/Green deployments, in the Amazon RDS User Guide.
Amazon RDS for MySQL makes it easy to set up, operate, and scale MySQL deployments in the cloud. Amazon RDS for MySQL is available in Amazon Web Services China (Beijing) Region, operated by Sinnet and Amazon Web Services China (Ningxia) Region, operated by NWCD. See Amazon RDS for MySQL for pricing details. Create or update a fully managed Amazon RDS database in the Amazon RDS Management Console.