Automate pre-checks for your Amazon RDS for MySQL major version upgrade
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This article provides a detailed guide on automating pre-checks for Amazon RDS for MySQL major version upgrades using AWS services and tools.
- Utilizes MySQL Shell upgrade checker utility to perform compatibility checks before upgrading MySQL versions
- Uses an EC2 instance to run prechecks across multiple RDS MySQL instances
- Automates the process of checking for potential upgrade incompatibilities
- Supports MySQL versions 5.7, 8.0, and the new long-term support version 8.4
- Stores precheck logs in an Amazon S3 bucket for easy review
The solution allows organizations to efficiently validate MySQL database upgrades across multiple instances, reducing potential migration risks and simplifying version transitions.
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