Amazon Aurora MySQL 8.4.8 (compatible with MySQL 8.4.8) is now generally available
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This article announces the general availability of Amazon Aurora MySQL 8.4.8, which includes security enhancements and new replication capabilities.
- Post-quantum TLS (PQ-TLS) key exchange for post-quantum cryptography encryption
- Transaction timeout prevents performance issues from long-running transactions blocking InnoDB purge
- Multi-source replication consolidates data from multiple sources for merging shards and reporting
- Delayed replication allows configurable replication lag to protect against accidental data loss
- Automatic minor version upgrades available during scheduled maintenance windows
- Supported across all AWS Regions where Aurora MySQL is available
Aurora MySQL 8.4.8 enhances database security and operational flexibility with advanced replication features and post-quantum cryptography support.
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