Amazon Aurora and RDS for MySQL expand Extended Support for MySQL 5.7 through June 2029
Amazon RDS ยท 2026-06-17
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Technical Details
| Affected Versions | 5.7 |
|---|---|
| Regions | all |
| Deprecation Date | 2029-06-30 |
| Migration Required | Yes |
| Cost Impact | Neutral |
What This Means
For DevOps Teams
Update your deployment processes to account for the extended support period of MySQL 5.7 through June 30, 2029, and begin planning for the migration to MySQL 8.0 or 8.4.
For Platform Teams
Integrate the extended support period into your database management practices, ensuring that critical security patches and bug fixes are applied while planning for future upgrades.
For Executives
Plan the upgrade strategy for MySQL 5.7 to MySQL 8.0 or 8.4 by June 30, 2029, leveraging the extended support period to ensure operational stability and security.
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