Amazon RDS for MySQL now supports MySQL 5.7.44 minor version and recommends upgrading to benefit from security patches, bug fixes, and performance improvements, while also preparing for the end of standard support and opting for Extended Support if needed.

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<p>This article announces that Amazon RDS for MySQL now supports the new minor version 5.7.44.</p>
<p>Specifically, the article covers:</p>
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<li>Recommendation to upgrade to the latest minor versions for security patches, bug fixes, and performance improvements</li>
<li>MySQL 5.7 reaching end of life and the recommendation to upgrade to MySQL 8.0 or opt-in to Amazon RDS Extended Support for MySQL 5.7.44</li>
<li>Using automatic minor version upgrades or RDS Blue/Green deployments for upgrading database instances with minimal downtime</li>
<li>Information on pricing for Amazon RDS for MySQL and RDS Extended Support</li>
<li>How to create or update an Amazon RDS for MySQL database instance in the AWS Management Console</li>
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Amazon RDS for MySQL supports new minor version 5.7.44

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