Planet MySQL HA Blog

The Planet MySQL HA Blog aggregates content from sources that cover topics related to high availability (HA) for MySQL databases.

MySQL Basics: Change Is Good—Updating and Deleting Table Data

| The Oracle MySQL Blog
Learn how to responsibly update or delete your MySQL data—including the concept of soft deletes—using engaging library metaphors and practical SQL examples. This post guides beginners through UPDATE and DELETE statements, safety tips, and real-world scenarios.

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Dbeaver: For postgres 2 mysql data migration.

| MySQL-Med
Want to migrate Postgres data to MySQL/MariaDB with an open-source community tool that will knock your socks off? Please keep reading... Continue reading →

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Ask Your Database Anything: Natural Language to SQL in MySQL HeatWave

| MySQL expert Diary

Natural Language to SQL in MySQL HeatWave makes data accessible to everyone, not just SQL experts. By turning plain English into optimized queries, it removes barriers and speeds up insights. While best practices help ensure accuracy, the feature already shows how LLMs are transforming the way we work with data. With the NL_SQL routine, asking your database questions is as simple as asking a colleague.

The post Ask Your Database Anything: Natural Language to SQL in MySQL HeatWave first appeared on dasini.net - Diary of a MySQL expert.

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MySQL Basics: Filling the Gaps—Inserting Data into Your Tables

| The Oracle MySQL Blog
Learn how to bring life to your database by inserting records into your MySQL tables! This post shows beginners how to use INSERT statements—with lighthearted library metaphors, approachable SQL examples, and helpful tips for common pitfalls. A perfect next step on your MySQL journey.

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MySQL HeatWave on AWS Now in Mexico

| The Oracle MySQL Blog
We’re excited to announce the general availability of MySQL HeatWave in a new AWS region — Mexico Central (Querétaro) — reinforcing our commitment to expanding globally and meeting growing customer demand.

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MySQL Basics: Table Manners – Setting up Your First Schema and Table

| The Oracle MySQL Blog
Take your first hands-on steps in MySQL! This post teaches you how to create schemas and tables using relatable library analogies, beginner-friendly SQL examples, and tips to avoid common pitfalls. Perfect for newcomers, it’s your foundation for all future data adventures.

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Why Databases in Kubernetes Need Operators

| Continuent

Kubernetes has become the de facto platform for deploying applications at scale. It provides a clean way to orchestrate containers, scale workloads, and ensure applications stay healthy. For years, the primary focus has been on stateless services — web frontends, APIs, background workers.

But the tide is shifting. More organizations now want to bring their databases into Kubernetes. The promise sounds irresistible: make databases as portable, elastic, and integrated into CI/CD pipelines as other workloads. In reality, though, databases introduce challenges that Kubernetes…

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Monitoring MySQL HeatWave on AWS: From Console to CloudWatch

| The Oracle MySQL Blog
MySQL HeatWave on AWS extends its monitoring capabilities by integrating with Amazon CloudWatch, allowing you to view many additional metrics and track its history over time.

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MySQL Basics: Getting TYPE-cast – Choosing the Right Data Type for the Job

| The Oracle MySQL Blog
Demystify MySQL data types with this lighthearted guide for beginners! Learn how choosing the right type for each column—numbers, text, or dates—keeps your database organized, efficient, and easy to use. Packed with simple analogies, practical tips, and helpful examples, this post will help you master the essentials of structuring your tables in MySQL.

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Introducing Backup Validation and Backup Preparation in MySQL HeatWave

| The Oracle MySQL Blog
Introducing Backup Validation and Backup Preparation in MySQL HeatWave

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