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  • Binary Log Compression is Safe since MySQL 8.0.34
    This is a quick one.  My attention was recently brought (thanks Simon) on a relatively recent comment (25 Nov 2025) in Bug #103672 - Binlog compression transaction payload event exceeds max allowed packet : The underlying server bug was fixed in 8.0.34 in BUG#33588473. The server now falls back to writing the transaction without compression, if the compressed size would

  • Understanding MySQL Views & HeatWave In-Memory Execution
    In the world of database management, MySQL HeatWave offers powerful in-memory analytics capabilities that can supercharge your OLTP queries. But what happens when you introduce views into the mix? A common question I get is: “If I create a view in MySQL, does this view run against the data stored in the tables in HeatWave […]

  • Unified MySQL Monitoring Across HeatWave and On-Prem with Grafana Dashboard
    MySQL observability is essential in modern enterprises, whether you run a few critical databases or operate at massive scale. With the right real‑time monitoring, teams reduce MTTD/MTTR, avoid cascading failures, and continuously track workload health—CPU, memory, I/O, buffer pool efficiency, session contention, transaction/replication lag, error rates, and query latency. This Grafana monitoring template helps teams […]

  • Strengthening the MySQL Community: Highlights from Our Second Public Discussion
    On March 23, 2026, the MySQL Community Team hosted our second public discussion focused on shaping a new era of MySQL community engagement. With over 50 attendees participating, the session brought together members of the MySQL ecosystem to share feedback, discuss priorities, and help guide future efforts. Building on our earlier session, this webinar continued […]

  • MySQL Early Access Release Builds Available: What to Test and How to Share Feedback  
    Last week, we published MySQL Early Access Release builds available for community testing and feedback ahead of the upcoming stable releases. Early Access builds are ideal for developers and DBAs who want to validate compatibility, behavior, and performance in non-production environments—and help us catch regressions early or identify areas where the documentation could be clearer. We […]