Azure Database for MySQL: Overview

A fully managed relational database service that helps you manage, scale, and secure MySQL databases in the cloud.

Azure Database for MySQL provides a robust, scalable, and highly available platform for your MySQL database workloads. It's a managed service, meaning Microsoft handles the infrastructure, patching, backups, and high availability, allowing you to focus on application development and data management.

Key Features and Benefits

Managed Service

Eliminate infrastructure management overhead. Azure handles hardware provisioning, patching, backups, and updates.

Scalability

Easily scale your compute and storage resources up or down to meet changing demands without application downtime.

High Availability

Built-in redundancy and automatic failover ensure your database is always available, with options for single-region and multi-region deployments.

Security

Robust security features including network isolation, encryption at rest and in transit, and integration with Azure Active Directory.

Performance

Optimized for performance with a choice of compute tiers and storage options to match your workload requirements.

Compatibility

Open-source MySQL compatibility ensures a familiar development experience and easy migration from on-premises or other cloud environments.

Deployment Options

Azure Database for MySQL offers flexible deployment options to suit different needs:

Use Cases

Azure Database for MySQL is ideal for a wide range of applications, including:

Getting Started

Ready to get started with Azure Database for MySQL? Explore our quickstart guides and tutorials:

Create your first Azure Database for MySQL server Migrate your MySQL database to Azure

Learn More

For detailed information, refer to the official Azure documentation: