Azure Database for MySQL: Overview

Azure Database for MySQL is a fully managed relational database service built on the MySQL community edition database engine. It allows you to focus on application development without needing to manage infrastructure, patching, or backups.

Key Features

🚀

High Availability & Disaster Recovery

Built-in high availability and automated backups ensure your data is always accessible and recoverable.

🔒

Security

Robust security features including network isolation, encryption at rest and in transit, and threat detection.

📈

Scalability

Easily scale compute and storage resources up or down to match your application's demands.

⚙️

Managed Service

Azure handles all database administration tasks, including patching, updates, and backups.

💡

Flexible Deployment Options

Choose between single server, flexible server, and hyperscale (Citus) deployment modes for optimal performance and cost.

🔌

Connectivity

Securely connect to your database from your Azure applications, on-premises environments, or even local development machines.

When to Use Azure Database for MySQL

Azure Database for MySQL is an excellent choice for a wide range of applications, including:

  • Web applications requiring a relational database backend.
  • Enterprise applications needing a robust and scalable database solution.
  • SaaS applications that benefit from a managed database service.
  • Development and testing environments where quick setup and management are crucial.

Core Concepts

Server Options

  • Single Server: A single MySQL instance with a fixed configuration. Ideal for small to medium workloads.
  • Flexible Server: Offers more control over configuration, compute, and storage, with zones for high availability. Suitable for production workloads.
  • Hyperscale (Citus): Distributes your data across multiple PostgreSQL nodes, enabling high scalability for large, complex analytical workloads.

Pricing Tiers

Azure Database for MySQL offers various pricing tiers to meet different performance and budget needs:

  • Basic: Cost-effective for low-traffic applications.
  • General Purpose: Balanced compute and storage for most business workloads.
  • Memory Optimized: High memory for faster performance of memory-intensive workloads.

Getting Started

To get started with Azure Database for MySQL:

  1. Navigate to the Azure portal.
  2. Search for "Azure Database for MySQL" and select it.
  3. Click "Create" and choose your desired server option, pricing tier, and configuration.
  4. Follow the prompts to set up your new database server.

For detailed instructions and advanced configurations, please refer to the Quickstart Guide or dive into our tutorials.

Learn More

Explore related Azure services: