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The pmm-dump client utility performs a logical backup of the performance metrics collected by the PMM Server and imports them into a different PMM Server instance. PMM Dump allows you to share monitoring data collected by your PMM server with the Percona Support team securely.

Up until now dumps, created by the tool, were not encrypted. It was possible to encrypt them after they are done but this required additional actions from the user.

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Discover how to use transactions in MySQL to keep your data safe and organized—just like a diligent librarian! This beginner-friendly post explains what transactions are, why they matter, and how to use them with easy library metaphors, clear SQL examples, and essential tips for database reliability.

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On October 10th, 2025, we released MySQL 9.5, the latest Innovation Release. As usual, we released bug fixes for 8.0 and 8.4 LTS, but this post focuses on the newest release. In this release, we can see contributions related to Connector J and Connector Net, as well as to different server categories. Connector / J […]

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MySQL 9.5 has been released, here is a list of the contributions we included in it. Thank you to all contributors!

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Unlock the secret to faster data searches with indexes! This post introduces beginners to the power of indexes in MySQL, using friendly library metaphors and simple SQL examples. Learn how—and why—to create indexes, understand their impact, and keep your growing database running at page-turning speed.

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Manually sifting through documents like purchase orders (POs) to find specific information is a time-consuming and often frustrating task. What if you could simply ask questions in plain English and get immediate, accurate answers? This is now possible with MySQL HeatWave GenAI. MySQL HeatWave is a fully managed MySQL database service that combines transactions, analytics, […]

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This post demonstrates how you can use HeatWave GenAI to transform an unstructured PDF of a purchase order into a structured, queryable format directly within your database. We'll walk through the process of loading a PO from an object store and then asking natural language questions to retrieve key details like order dates, item costs, and supplier information.

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Congratulations, library explorer! You’ve journeyed from empty shelves and head-scratching table structures to a bustling digital library, complete with secure doors and well-organized stacks. Now, as you place the final book in your collection, there’s one crucial skill left before you can truly claim the title of database master: keeping your hard-earned data safe for […]

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If you’ve been following along on your MySQL library adventure, you now know how to build sturdy shelves (tables), fill them with treasured books (data), and ask clever questions (queries) to your database. But—plot twist!—there’s another important character in our story: security. After all, what good is your carefully cataloged collection if just anyone can […]

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We’re happy to announce the release of ClusterControl v2.3.4, delivering powerful updates that strengthen high availability, secure deployment options, and scalability for enterprise-scale database management.  As with every release, we’ve focused on tackling real-world challenges our users face. Below, we’ll dive into the key features that define this release, followed by additional improvements that round […]

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