Amazon Aurora MySQL version 3 is the latest major version with MySQL 8.0 compatibility; this post outlines the framework, prechecks, upgrade process, performance testing, monitoring, and key considerations for upgrading from Amazon Aurora MySQL 2 (with MySQL 5.7 compatibility) to version 3.

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<p>This article provides guidance on upgrading from Amazon Aurora MySQL version 2 (MySQL 5.7 compatible) to version 3 (MySQL 8.0 compatible).</p>
<p>Specifically, the article covers:</p>
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<li>Preparing for the major version upgrade, including compatibility, performance, availability, and effort considerations</li>
<li>Upgrade timelines and details on Amazon RDS Extended Support</li>
<li>Upgrade prechecks to detect incompatibilities</li>
<li>Overall upgrade process and different upgrade methods (in-place, blue/green deployment, snapshot restore, and cloning)</li>
<li>Performance testing recommendations before upgrading production</li>
<li>Monitoring and alerting during the upgrade</li>
<li>Key considerations for the upgrade</li>
<li>Conclusion on taking advantage of newer features in Aurora MySQL 3</li>
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