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What versions of MySQL are supported?
Oracle Lifetime Support Matrix for MySQL Releases
| Release | GA Date | Ext. Support End |
|---|---|---|
| MySQL Database 5.5 | Dec 2010 | Dec 2018 |
| MySQL Database 5.6 | Feb 2013 | Feb 2021 |
| MySQL Database 5.7 | Oct 2015 | Oct 2023 |
| MySQL Database 8.0 | Apr 2018 | Apr 2026 |
Is MySQL 5.6 still supported?
MySQL 5.6 is covered under Oracle Lifetime Sustaining Support. Per Oracle’s Lifetime Support policy, as of February 1, 2021, MySQL 5.6 is covered under Oracle Sustaining Support. Users are encouraged to upgrade to MySQL 8.0.
Is MySQL 8.0 stable?
MySQL 8.0 has important performance and security improvements, and, as in all migration to a new database version, there are several things to take into account before going into production to avoid hard issues like data loss, excessive downtime, or even a rollback during the migration task.
Is SQL compatible with MySQL?
SQL is a query language, whereas MySQL is a relational database that uses SQL to query a database. You can use SQL to access, update, and manipulate the data stored in a database. However, MySQL is a database that stores the existing data in a database in an organized manner.
Is MySQL end of life?
MySQL 5.6 has reached its EOL in February 2021, and we recommend that you start to plan migrating to MySQL 8.0. The latest version of MySQL is supported until April 2026 and keeps your database features up to date with continuously receiving updates and fixes, especially the security patches.
Why did MySQL jump to version 8?
“Due to the many new and important features we were introducing in this MySQL version, we decided to start a fresh new series. As the series numbers 6 and 7 had actually been used before by MySQL, we went to 8.0.”
Is there a free version of MySQL?
MySQL is free and open-source software under the terms of the GNU General Public License , and is also available under a variety of proprietary licenses.
What is the current MySQL version?
Since March 2003 (4.0.12) MySQL 4.0.n has been considered stable and is now recommended for production use. The current version is 4.0.23. As with MySQL 3.23, new versions appear only to correct bugs.
Is MySQL a free database?
MySQL is developed, supported and marketed by MySQL AB . The database is available for free under the terms of the GNU General Public License (GPL) or for a fee to those who do not wish to be bound by the terms of the GPL . IT Solutions Builder TOP IT RESOURCES TO MOVE YOUR BUSINESS FORWARD.
How do I upgrade MySQL?
To upgrade your MySQL database, please follow these steps: Open a browser window and go to www.HostMySite.com. Click on Control Panel Login. Log into the Control Panel as one of the following: Account Administrator and select the appropriate domain Click on MySQL Databases. Select the database from the list and click Click Here to Upgrade.