We're excited to share a summary of the Azure Database for MySQL updates from the last couple of months.
Extended Support Timeline Update
Based on customer feedback requesting additional time to complete major version upgrades, we have extended the grace period before extended support billing begins for Azure Database for MySQL:
- MySQL 5.7: Extended support billing start date moved from April 1, 2026 to August 1, 2026.
- MySQL 8.0: Extended support billing start date moved from June 1, 2026 to January 1, 2027.
This update provides customers additional time to plan, validate, and complete upgrades while maintaining service continuity and security. We continue to recommend upgrading to a supported MySQL version as early as possible to avoid extended support charges and benefit from the latest improvements. Learn more about performing a major version upgrade in Azure Database for MySQL.
When upgrading using a read replica, you can optionally use the Rename Server feature to promote the replica and avoid application connection‑string updates after the upgrade completes. Rename Server is currently in Private Preview and is expected to enter Public Preview around the April 2026 timeframe.
Private Preview - Fabric Mirroring for Azure Database for MySQL
This capability enables real‑time replication of MySQL data into Microsoft Fabric with a zero‑ETL experience, allowing data to land directly in OneLake in analytics‑ready formats. Customers can seamlessly analyse mirrored data using Microsoft Fabric experiences, while isolating analytical workloads from their operational MySQL databases.
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