Deploying Moodle on Azure – things you should know
Moodle is one of the most popular open-source learning management platform empowering educators and researchers across the world to disseminate their work efficiently. It is also one of the most mature and robust OSS applications that the community has developed and improvised over the years. We have seen customers from small, medium, and large enterprises to schools, public sector, and government organizations deploying Moodle in Azure. In this blog post, I’ll share some best practices and tips for deploying Moodle on Azure based on our experiences working with several of our customers.Azure Database for MySQL bindings for Azure Functions (Public Preview)
The Azure Database for MySQL bindings for Azure Functions is now available in Public Preview! These newly released input and output bindings enable seamless integration with Azure Functions, allowing developers and organizations to build at-scale event-driven applications and serverless APIs that integrate with MySQL, using programming languages of their choice, including C#, Java, JavaScript, Python, and PowerShell. This integration significantly speeds up application development time by reducing the need for complex code to read and write from the database.Deploy a Magento Open Source LAMP-stack e-commerce app on Azure with one click!
We're thrilled to announce the release of our one-click ARM template for deploying Magento on Azure! Magento, a popular open-source e-commerce platform, can now be effortlessly hosted on Azure, leveraging services like AKS, Virtual Network, Private Link, Azure CDN, Azure Premium File Storage, and Azure Database for MySQL - Flexible Server. Check out the blog and demo video by Mahmut Olcay, Azure Data MVP and Azure Database for MySQL Insider, showcasing the deployment process.Online migration from Single Server to Flexible Server using MySQL Import and Data-In Replication
This is a detailed, step-by-step guide to migrate your Azure Database for MySQL servers from Single Server to the newer Flexible server platform the simple and fast way using our latest tool MySQL Import Command Line Interface now Generally Available, with the new capability to migrate online with minimal downtime.Azure Cosmos DB Conf 2024
Join us for our 4th annual Azure Cosmos DB Conf on April 16th 2024, a free virtual developer event co-hosted by Microsoft and the Azure Cosmos DB community. Tune in on YouTube to learn why Azure Cosmos DB is the leading database for the era of AI and modern app development. Dive into a dynamic mix of sessions from Microsoft and community experts, showcasing their innovative projects. Tune into our 3-hour live show on April 16th and explore additional sessions on-demand. This is an event you won't want to miss!Announcing Power BI integration for Azure Database for MySQL in the Azure portal
Power BI is a powerful business intelligence tool that allows you to visualize and analyze data from various sources . You can now connect to an Azure Database for MySQL flexible server in Power BI desktop so that you can get the most out of your data from the Azure portal.General Availability: Online migration for Azure Database for MySQL using Azure DMS
We're pleased to announce general availability of online migration for Azure Database for MySQL using Azure Database Migration Service (DMS). With an online migration, businesses can now migrate an instance of Azure Database for MySQL - Single Server or their on-premises MySQL instance to Azure Database for MySQL - Flexible Server with minimal downtime for critical applications, limiting the impact to service level availability.Migrating an Azure Database for MySQL single server (v5.6) to a flexible server (v5.7)
If you’re still hosting databases on MySQL v5.6, this post is for you! I’ll provide details about the migration strategy and a plan for moving your v5.6 instances to MySQL v5.7 and further, to our Azure Database for MySQL – Flexible Server offering, which provides more granular control and flexibility over database management functions and configuration settings.Announcing the Azure Database for MySQL connector for Power Apps (Preview)
Power Apps is a low-code platform that enables you to build custom applications quickly and easily. Create a Power App in Azure database for MySQL - Flexible Server by establishing a connection to your MySQL database, add data to your app, and customize the app to meet your specific needs. Whether you're a small business owner or a developer, Power Apps is a valuable tool that can help you create custom applications to streamline business processes or improve your businesses operational efficiency.
