Amazon RDS for MySQL announces Innovation Release 9.6 in Amazon RDS Database Preview Environment

This article announces the availability of MySQL Innovation Release 9.6 in the Amazon RDS Database Preview Environment, allowing users to test the latest MySQL version on managed RDS infrastructure.

• MySQL 9.6 now available in Amazon RDS Database Preview Environment
• Includes bug fixes, security patches, and new features from MySQL community
• Supports both Single-AZ and Multi-AZ deployments on latest instance classes
• Preview instances automatically deleted after maximum 60-day retention period
• Priced same as production RDS instances in US East (Ohio) Region
• Preview snapshots can only be used within Preview Environment

MySQL 9.6 Innovation Release is now available for evaluation on Amazon RDS, enabling users to test the latest MySQL features before production deployment.