MySQL

The world's most popular open source database

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@rene_cannao Totally agree — great callout. performance_schema and query digests are still some of the best ways to spot issues early and keep MySQL healthy. Thanks for adding to the conversation 🙌

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Update 🚀 Heather VanCura is joining our MySQL 9.7 LTS webinar!

With a new speaker added, this session will bring even more perspective on how MySQL is evolving—from performance and security to developer-focused features and community direction.

We’re covering what’s new in 9.7 and how it can impact real-world applications.

👉 What are you most interested in exploring in this release?
👉 Join us on May 12 and be part of the discussion: https://t.co/HN0kB0Efyc

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How is AI changing the way we approach database security? 🚀

In our latest blog, we look at how AI is raising the bar for MySQL security—from improving threat detection to strengthening protection in increasingly complex environments. As data and workloads evolve, security strategies need to evolve as well.

👉 How are you thinking about security in your MySQL environment today?
👉 Read more and join the discussion: https://t.co/GWQPnDRhdo

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@CassieJFox Hi, thanks for reaching out. The MySQL forums are a great place to get step-by-step help with installation on Windows: https://t.co/yZEjuaGC6F

The community there should be able to guide you through the setup.

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@rene_cannao @rene_cannao great point—this is definitely an interesting area, especially as setups get more complex.
We’ll be covering a mix of new features and improvements in 9.7, and it would be great to hear your perspective as well. Definitely join the session!

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@rene_cannao 👍 Thank you!

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🚀 Introducing MySQL 9.7 LTS: New Features for Modern Application Development

May 12 at 8:00 AM PT / 11:00 AM EST / 5:00 PM CEST

👉 Join us on May 12 for an in-depth look at MySQL 9.7 LTS, the latest long-term support release built with a strong developer focus. In this webinar, we will explore the newest innovations designed to help organizations build, scale, and secure modern applications faster.

👉 Discover what is new in MySQL along with advancements in MySQL Server REST Service, the Hypergraph optimizer, and security including dynamic data masking and OpenID authentication. We will also cover powerful developer-centric enhancements such as the in-database JavaScript programming language and JSON duality, as well as the latest features, bug fixes, and security updatesincluded in the release.

👉 Whether you are a developer, architect, DBA, or IT leader, this session will show you how MySQL 9.7 LTS can help you accelerate application development while improving performance, flexibility, and security.

👉 Speakers:
Mike Frank – Director, MySQL Product Management
Jayant Sharma – Senior Director, MySQL Product Management

Registration links:
https://t.co/iWIJQ9Qs4H

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How is the MySQL community evolving? 🚀

In our latest update, we share how community discussions are shaping the roadmap—from faster innovation to greater transparency and stronger collaboration.

With MySQL 9.7, expanded early access, and clearer paths for feedback and contributions, the direction is becoming more open and community-driven:
➡️ faster, meaningful innovation
➡️ improved transparency
➡️ more ways to participate

We are also announcing the MySQL Contributor Summit (May 26, 2026), a hybrid event for deeper technical collaboration across the ecosystem.

👉 Read more and get involved: https://t.co/jApACauMmk

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It’s here 🚀 MySQL 9.7.0 LTS is now generally available.

This release marks an important milestone—establishing the next LTS baseline for MySQL while continuing to expand access to key capabilities across both Community and Enterprise editions.

Highlights include:
=> Expanded functionality in MySQL Community Edition (observability, telemetry, HA, performance)
=> Dynamic Data Masking for Enterprise users
=> Enhancements for modern application development and operations

MySQL 9.7.0 LTS reflects our ongoing direction: delivering more value, more openly, and closer to the needs of our users.

👉 Learn more:
Learn more: https://t.co/DVMwSTU7m3

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🛠️💬 Reminder: our interactive webinar “Troubleshooting Common MySQL Issues: Ask the Experts Live!” is happening tomorrow, April 14!
Join MySQL experts as they walk through real-world issues—from performance bottlenecks to replication and configuration pitfalls—plus live demos and open Q&A.
Bring your questions and get answers in real time. Don’t miss this chance to learn directly from the experts and sharpen your troubleshooting skills!
More details and registration: https://t.co/fToqCPpRvq

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🗓️ Facing MySQL performance bottlenecks, connection errors, replication glitches, or configuration pitfalls? Join our interactive live webinar Apr 14: “Troubleshooting Common MySQL Issues: Ask the Experts Live!” with Mario Beck, Marco Carlessi, and Nicolas De Rico—plus real-time Q&A!

Find out more & Register: https://t.co/E1OywGEdco

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🎬 Watch on demand (recording from MySQL Belgium Days): learn how modern MySQL protocol capabilities can boost uptime and transparency. Daniel Van Eeden shares practical ways to use connection metadata, tracking features, compression updates, and Performance Schema for real-time monitoring, troubleshooting, and version management—valuable for architects, developers, and large-scale operators.

https://t.co/u5TcI22lz4

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🎬 New video recording from MySQL Belgian Days: learn how real-world teams can seamlessly combine SQL and document models with MySQL JSON Duality Views. From API-driven apps to analytics, Pep Pla (Percona) walks through implementation details and practical patterns to keep queries fast, preserve referential integrity, and deliver flexible JSON outputs.
https://t.co/64Lw4BGLtu

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🐬🚨Oracle MySQL Community Early Access Builds Are Here!
The MySQL 9.7.0 Community Edition Early Access Release build is now available!

In continuation of Oracle's commitment to the MySQL Community, and as shared with the community, we are pursuing a three-pronged strategy:
① Deliver innovation by introducing developer-focused features into the MySQL Community Edition.
② Extend and enrich the ecosystem and adoption.
③ Increased transparency and encouraging broader community participation.

New features in MySQL 9.7.0:
⦿ Flow-control monitoring for MySQL InnoDB Cluster (Group Replication)
⦿ MySQL JSON Duality Views
⦿ Hypergraph Optimizer
⦿ Telemetry (OpenTelemetry / OTLP)
⦿ Profile-Guided Optimization (PGO)
⦿ Multi-threaded applier: extended applier statistics

https://t.co/TozfAZTeQC

Our next public MySQL Community discussion will be on March 23. Join our next Public MySQL Community Roadmap Discussion Webinar (Edition #2). Register at https://t.co/36PJOs7g8V

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Hi ChutwumanKalu, we are sorry to hear the issues you have. Since there could be multiple reasons why your SQL workbench keep crashing, we would suggest you to submit a bug or raise the question at one of our forums, you can find more details on how to at: https://t.co/aOuiWAk3oj. Thank you.

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MySQL Community is hiring! We’re looking for a MySQL Architect, Community & Ecosystem. This role combines deep MySQL/cloud architecture experience with community leadership—engaging developers across forums and events, producing technical blogs/tutorials, and partnering closely with engineering and product to turn feedback into roadmap impact.
Recommendations are very welcome. If you’d like to refer someone, or you’re considering applying yourself, apply here: https://t.co/21krEHamU6

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🚨 Final Reminder! Join us tomorrow, March 3rd, for the MySQL Global Forum, celebrating 30 years of innovation! Hear from industry leaders, including Jason Wilcox, and explore exciting updates in MySQL AI, MySQL Studio, and more. Don’t miss out and register now!
https://t.co/rDh5YDeH5z

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✨ Don’t forget to register for our upcoming online MySQL Global Forum - Built on 30 Years of Innovation. The registration page now includes the full agenda and new speakers—we’d love to have you there.
Sign up: https://t.co/poATG1K0zm

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🐬 🚀 New release update!
The MySQL HeatWave 9.6.1 release is now available, and introduces support for binary data types as well as support for metadata columns in Lakehouse, and more!

-> MySQL HeatWave adds support for binary data type columns, broadening data handling capabilities and boosting performance.
-> MySQL HeatWave Lakehouse now supports metadata columns and KEY partitioning, enabling efficient data management and improved querying capabilities.

For more details, visit https://t.co/BODS9JVOZt
Try MySQL HeatWave for free: https://t.co/JQAKNJ0uYn