Question 1

What happens when Amazon Rds Mysql reaches end of life?

Accepted Answer

When Amazon Rds Mysql reaches end of life, it stops receiving security patches, bug fixes, and new features. Currently, 2 Amazon Rds Mysql versions are already EOL. The latest supported version is Amazon Rds Mysql 8.4, maintained until July 31, 2029. Running an EOL version exposes your systems to unpatched security vulnerabilities with no official fix available.

Question 2

Is Amazon Rds Mysql 8.4 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Amazon Rds Mysql 8.4 is actively supported until July 31, 2029. It receives security patches and bug fixes. Check the version table above for the full list of supported Amazon Rds Mysql releases and their exact end-of-life dates.

Question 3

Is it safe to use Amazon Rds Mysql after end of life?

Accepted Answer

No. Running Amazon Rds Mysql after EOL is not safe for production systems. Once a version reaches end of life, newly discovered CVEs are published publicly but never patched — leaving your systems permanently exposed. The only safe path is upgrading to an actively supported Amazon Rds Mysql release.

Question 4

How to upgrade from Amazon Rds Mysql 5.7 to Amazon Rds Mysql 8.x?

Accepted Answer

To upgrade Amazon Rds Mysql from 5.7 to 8.4: (1) review the official migration guide for breaking changes, (2) test your application against the new version in a staging environment, (3) update dependencies that have version constraints, (4) run your full test suite, (5) deploy with a rollback plan. The earlier you start, the more time you have to resolve compatibility issues before EOL.

Question 5

When is the next Amazon Rds Mysql LTS version?

Accepted Answer

Not all Amazon Rds Mysql releases have a designated LTS status. Check the version table above — LTS releases are marked with an "LTS" badge. Refer to the official Amazon Rds Mysql release policy for information on upcoming long-term support versions.

Question 6

How long does Amazon Rds Mysql support each version?

Accepted Answer

On average, Amazon Rds Mysql supports each release for approximately 89 months (~7.4 years).  The exact EOL date for each version is listed in the table above.

Version	Released	Active support	EOL date	Until EOL	Latest	CVEs	Status
8.4	Nov 21, 2024	—	Jul 31, 2029	in 1148d	8.4.9	—	Active
8.0	Oct 23, 2018	—	Jul 31, 2026	in 52d	8.0.46	—	EOL soon
5.7	Feb 22, 2016	—	Feb 29, 2024	831d ago	5.7.44	—	EOL
5.6	Jul 1, 2013	—	Mar 1, 2022	1561d ago	5.6	—	EOL

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