MySQL

05/05/2026

Update 🚀 Heather VanCura is joining our MySQL 9.7 LTS webinar!

With a new speaker added, this session will bring even more perspective on how MySQL is evolving—from performance and security to developer-focused features and community direction.

We’re covering what’s new in 9.7 and how it can impact real-world applications.

👉 What are you most interested in exploring in this release?
👉 Join us on May 12 and be part of the discussion: https://social.ora.cl/6185BBjpbT

05/01/2026

How is AI changing the way we approach database security? 🚀

In our latest blog, we look at how AI is raising the bar for MySQL security—from improving threat detection to strengthening protection in increasingly complex environments. As data and workloads evolve, security strategies need to evolve as well.

👉 How are you thinking about security in your MySQL environment today?
👉 Read more and join the discussion: https://social.ora.cl/6180BBrP4u

Oracle recently described how AI is transforming vulnerability detection and response. The latest generation of AI is increasing the speed and scale at which vulnerabilities can be identified and remediated. Oracle is applying AI across cloud and software environments to support security testing, vu...

04/23/2026

🚀 Introducing MySQL 9.7 LTS: New Features for Modern Application Development

May 12 at 8:00 AM PT / 11:00 AM EST / 5:00 PM CEST

👉 Join us on May 12 for an in-depth look at MySQL 9.7 LTS, the latest long-term support release built with a strong developer focus. In this webinar, we will explore the newest innovations designed to help organizations build, scale, and secure modern applications faster.

👉 Discover what is new in MySQL along with advancements in MySQL Server REST Service, the Hypergraph optimizer, and security including dynamic data masking and OpenID authentication. We will also cover powerful developer-centric enhancements such as the in-database JavaScript programming language and JSON duality, as well as the latest features, bug fixes, and security updatesincluded in the release.

👉 Whether you are a developer, architect, DBA, or IT leader, this session will show you how MySQL 9.7 LTS can help you accelerate application development while improving performance, flexibility, and security.

👉 Speakers:
Mike Frank – Director, MySQL Product Management
Jayant Sharma – Senior Director, MySQL Product Management

Registration links:
https://social.ora.cl/6186BB1676

04/23/2026

How is the MySQL community evolving? 🚀

In our latest update, we share how community discussions are shaping the roadmap—from faster innovation to greater transparency and stronger collaboration.

With MySQL 9.7, expanded early access, and clearer paths for feedback and contributions, the direction is becoming more open and community-driven:
➡️ faster, meaningful innovation
➡️ improved transparency
➡️ more ways to participate

We are also announcing the MySQL Contributor Summit (May 26, 2026), a hybrid event for deeper technical collaboration across the ecosystem.

👉 Read more and get involved: https://social.ora.cl/6184BBEVZo

As part of our MySQL community engagement plan, which includes delivering new features into MySQL Community Edition, increasing collaboration and transparency, and expanding and growing the MySQL Ecosystem, we have created a new rhythm of public MySQL Community Discussions—starting with our first ...

04/22/2026

It’s here 🚀 MySQL 9.7.0 LTS is now generally available.

This release marks an important milestone—establishing the next LTS baseline for MySQL while continuing to expand access to key capabilities across both Community and Enterprise editions.

Highlights include:
=> Expanded functionality in MySQL Community Edition (observability, telemetry, HA, performance)
=> Dynamic Data Masking for Enterprise users
=> Enhancements for modern application development and operations

MySQL 9.7.0 LTS reflects our ongoing direction: delivering more value, more openly, and closer to the needs of our users.

👉 Learn more:
https://social.ora.cl/6186BB8huG

With MySQL 9.7.0 LTS, MySQL establishes its next long-term support release line, expands key capabilities in Community Edition, and introduces Dynamic Data Masking for Enterprise users.

04/13/2026

🛠️💬 Reminder: our interactive webinar “Troubleshooting Common MySQL Issues: Ask the Experts Live!” is happening tomorrow, April 14!
Join MySQL experts as they walk through real-world issues—from performance bottlenecks to replication and configuration pitfalls—plus live demos and open Q&A.
Bring your questions and get answers in real time. Don’t miss this chance to learn directly from the experts and sharpen your troubleshooting skills!
More details and registration: https://social.ora.cl/6182B6FaDr

04/09/2026

🗓️ Facing MySQL performance bottlenecks, connection errors, replication glitches, or configuration pitfalls? Join our interactive live webinar Apr 14: “Troubleshooting Common MySQL Issues: Ask the Experts Live!” with Mario Beck, Marco Carlessi, and Nicolas De Rico—plus real-time Q&A!

Find out more & Register: https://social.ora.cl/6185B6IrOF

03/31/2026

🎬 Watch on demand (recording from MySQL Belgium Days): learn how modern MySQL protocol capabilities can boost uptime and transparency. Daniel Van Eeden shares practical ways to use connection metadata, tracking features, compression updates, and Performance Schema for real-time monitoring, troubleshooting, and version management—valuable for architects, developers, and large-scale operators.

Unlock better performance, troubleshooting, and monitoring with MySQL protocol features. Learn the latest advancements from the 2026 MySQL Belgium Days event...

03/27/2026

🎬 New video recording from MySQL Belgian Days: learn how real-world teams can seamlessly combine SQL and document models with MySQL JSON Duality Views. From API-driven apps to analytics, Pep Pla (Percona) walks through implementation details and practical patterns to keep queries fast, preserve referential integrity, and deliver flexible JSON outputs.

Boost business agility with MySQL JSON Duality Views. See how real-world applications bridge SQL and NoSQL seamlessly for flexible, scalable data management....