Amazon Aurora MySQL 3.13 (compatible with MySQL 8.0.45) is generally available
Amazon Aurora ยท 2026-08-28
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Technical Details
| Affected Versions | 3.13 |
|---|---|
| Regions | all |
| Migration Required | Yes |
| Cost Impact | Neutral |
| IaC Impact | High |
What This Means
For DevOps Teams
Update your database clusters to Amazon Aurora MySQL 3.13 to incorporate the latest MySQL 8.0.45 fixes and Aurora-specific improvements, ensuring enhanced performance and security, and consider enabling automatic minor version upgrades to simplify operations.
For Platform Teams
Adopt Amazon Aurora MySQL 3.13 to integrate advanced database capabilities, including scale-to-zero serverless compute and Aurora Global Database, to improve overall platform resilience and performance.
For Executives
Evaluate the benefits of upgrading to Amazon Aurora MySQL 3.13 for improved database performance and security, leveraging the latest MySQL 8.0.45 features and Aurora-specific enhancements to maintain competitive advantage and ensure robust data management solutions.
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