Amazon RDS for MySQL now supports MySQL 8.4 LTS release

Amazon RDS for MySQL now supports MySQL major version 8.4, the latest long-term support (LTS) release from the MySQL community. RDS for MySQL 8.4 is integrated with AWS Libcrypto (AWS-LC) FIPS module (Certificate #4816), and includes support for multi-source replication plugin for analytics, Group Replication plugin for continuous availability, as well as several performance and feature improvements added by the MySQL community. Learn more about the community enhancements in the MySQL 8.4 release notes.

You can leverage Amazon RDS Managed Blue/Green deployments to upgrade your databases from MySQL 8.0 to MySQL 8.4. Learn more about RDS for MySQL 8.4 features and upgrade options, including Managed Blue/Green deployments in the Amazon RDS User Guide.

Amazon RDS for MySQL 8.4 is now available in all AWS Commercial and the AWS GovCloud (US) Regions.

Amazon RDS for MySQL makes it straightforward to set up, operate, and scale MySQL deployments in the cloud. Learn more about pricing details and regional availability at Amazon RDS for MySQL. Create or update a fully managed Amazon RDS for MySQL 8.4 database in the Amazon RDS Management Console.