We're excited to share a summary of the Azure Database for MySQL updates for the month of August 2025.
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Azure Database for MySQL 8.4 - General Availability
We’re excited to announce that Azure Database for MySQL now supports MySQL 8.4 in General Availability (GA). This means you can create new MySQL 8.4 servers on Azure fully supported for production workloads. MySQL 8.4 is a long-term supported release from the MySQL community, bringing the latest features and improvements while emphasizing stability. With Azure’s managed service, you get these new capabilities backed by Azure’s enterprise-grade reliability and support. In short, MySQL 8.4 GA opens the door for you to upgrade your databases and future-proof your MySQL environment on Azure. Learn more.
Cross subscription and cross resource-group placement in restore/replica provisioning workflow
You can now restore a server or create a read replica in a different subscription and resource group in Azure Database for MySQL – Flexible Server. This enhancement offers greater flexibility for cross-environment restores, resource organization, and subscription-level separation, helping meet governance and operational requirements. Learn more.
Ability to delete on-demand backup
You can now delete on-demand backups in Azure Database for MySQL – Flexible Server, giving you greater control over backup management and storage costs. This feature allows you to remove on-demand backups that are no longer needed, helping maintain a cleaner backup inventory and optimize resource usage. Learn more.
Unlocking Regional Insights with the Location Based Capabilities REST API
Managing MySQL Flexible Server deployments across Azure regions often means choosing the right Azure region for your MySQL deployment is critical. The new Location-Based Capability Set – List API helps you:
- Retrieve real-time, region-specific capabilities.
- Compare SKUs, storage options, backup retention, and HA configurations.
- Integrate insights into automation pipelines for smarter deployments.
This API empowers architects and developers to make informed decisions, reduce misconfigurations, and accelerate deployment cycles. Learn more.
Stay Connected
We look forward to your feedback as you explore these enhancements and continue building with Azure Database for MySQL. If you have any suggestions or queries about our service, please let us know by emailing us at AskAzureDBforMySQL@service.microsoft.com. You can also submit product ideas and feedback at Azure Database for MySQL Community forum.
To learn more about what's new with Flexible Server, see What's new in Azure Database for MySQL - Flexible Server.
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