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Amazon RDS for MySQL supports MySQL 26.7 in Amazon RDS Database Preview Environment

Published
September 30, 2026
https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2026/09/rds-mysql-26-7-preview-environment/

Amazon RDS for MySQL 26.7 Preview

Amazon RDS for MySQL 26.7 is now available in the Amazon RDS Database Preview Environment. This allows you to evaluate the pre-release of MySQL 26.7 on Amazon RDS for MySQL.

Key highlights:

  • New Versioning Model: MySQL 26.7 adopts the new YY.M (Year.Month) calendar versioning model.
  • New Features: Includes Change Stream Applier, a modular replication applier that improves apply throughput and backlog recovery in test workloads.
  • Retention: Database instances are retained for a maximum of 60 days and are automatically deleted after the retention period.
  • Pricing: Preview Environment database instances are priced according to pricing in the US East (Ohio) Region.

Source: AWS release notes




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