Amazon RDS Extended Support allows customers to continue running MySQL 5.7 databases on Amazon Aurora and RDS for up to three years after the community end-of-life, providing critical security updates and bug fixes from AWS while allowing more time to upgrade to MySQL 8.0.

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<p>This article announces the introduction of Amazon RDS Extended Support for MySQL databases on Amazon Aurora and Amazon RDS, which provides critical security and bug fixes for up to 3 years past the end of community support for MySQL 5.7 in October 2023.</p>
<p>Specifically, the article covers:</p>
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<li>What is Amazon RDS Extended Support and its key benefits</li>
<li>Scenarios where RDS Extended Support may be useful</li>
<li>Key advantages of upgrading to Amazon Aurora MySQL 3 (compatible with MySQL 8.0)</li>
<li>Key benefits of upgrading to Amazon RDS for MySQL 8.0</li>
<li>Upgrade options from Amazon Aurora and Amazon RDS for MySQL 5.7 to 8.0</li>
<li>Conclusion highlighting the importance of planning for the MySQL 5.7 end-of-life</li>
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Introducing Amazon RDS Extended Support for MySQL databases on Amazon Aurora and Amazon RDS

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