Amazon RDS for MariaDB now supports MariaDB 12.3
Amazon RDS ยท 2026-08-11
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Technical Details
| Affected Versions | 12.3 |
|---|---|
| Regions | all |
| Migration Required | Yes |
| Cost Impact | Neutral |
| IaC Impact | High |
What This Means
For DevOps Teams
Update your Amazon RDS for MariaDB deployments to version 12.3 to leverage new features like Oracle TO_DATE() function compatibility and improved query optimizer performance, reducing application code changes and enhancing database efficiency.
For Platform Teams
Adopt MariaDB 12.3 in your Amazon RDS deployments to integrate advanced database capabilities, improving performance and simplifying migration processes from Oracle, thereby reducing operational toil and enhancing platform efficiency.
For Executives
Evaluate the benefits of upgrading to MariaDB 12.3 for improved performance and reduced migration effort from Oracle, enhancing operational efficiency and competitive positioning.
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