Amazon Aurora MySQL 3.12 (compatible with MySQL 8.0.44) is now generally available
Amazon RDS ยท 2026-02-17
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Technical Details
| Affected Versions | 3.12 |
|---|---|
| Regions | all |
| Migration Required | Yes |
| Cost Impact | Neutral |
| IaC Impact | High |
What This Means
For DevOps Teams
Update your DB clusters to Amazon Aurora MySQL 3.12 to leverage the latest security enhancements, bug fixes, and availability improvements, ensuring your systems are up-to-date and secure.
For Platform Teams
Adopt Amazon Aurora MySQL 3.12 to enhance your database platform with the latest MySQL 8.0.44 features, improving performance, security, and availability across your infrastructure.
For Executives
Evaluate the benefits of upgrading to Amazon Aurora MySQL 3.12 for improved security, performance, and availability, ensuring your database infrastructure remains competitive and efficient.
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