Question 1

What happens when Azure Database For Mysql reaches end of life?

Accepted Answer

When Azure Database For Mysql reaches end of life, it stops receiving security patches, bug fixes, and new features.  The latest supported version is Azure Database For Mysql 8.4. Running an EOL version exposes your systems to unpatched security vulnerabilities with no official fix available.

Question 2

Is Azure Database For Mysql 8.4 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Azure Database For Mysql 8.4 is actively supported. It receives security patches and bug fixes. Check the version table above for the full list of supported Azure Database For Mysql releases and their exact end-of-life dates.

Question 3

Is it safe to use Azure Database For Mysql after end of life?

Accepted Answer

No. Running Azure Database For 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 Azure Database For Mysql release.

Question 4

How to upgrade from Azure Database For Mysql 8.0 to Azure Database For Mysql 8.x?

Accepted Answer

To upgrade Azure Database For Mysql from 8.0 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 Azure Database For Mysql LTS version?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

How long does Azure Database For Mysql support each version?

Accepted Answer

On average, Azure Database For Mysql supports each release for approximately 94 months (~7.8 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	Sep 1, 2025	—	No	—	—	—	Active
8.0	Dec 11, 2019	—	Dec 31, 2026	in 205d	—	—	Active
5.7	Mar 20, 2018	—	Jul 31, 2026	in 52d	—	—	EOL soon

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