Azure Database for MySQL Insiders Monthly Webinar

Join us on February 12, 2025, at 7:30 a.m. PT for Azure Database for MySQL Insiders’ monthly webinar, featuring three sessions focused on MySQL database management, application development, and future roadmap discussions.

Session 1: 7-point checklist to conquer MySQL 5.7 to 8.0 upgrade

Join Srinivasa Krishna, Director and Global Practice Leader of MySQL Services, Datavail, and Rahul Saha, Senior Database Engineer, Microsoft, in an interview-style discussion covering essential aspects of MySQL version upgrades. Learn about upgrade timing, key challenges, and practical solutions for both on-premises and cloud environments. The session will also address the transition from Azure Database for MariaDB to Azure Database for MySQL.

Session 2: Everything you need to know to quickly develop apps with Azure Database for MySQL

Mahmut Olcay Çelik, Azure Data MVP, and Shreya R. Aithal, Product Manager of Azure Open Source Databases, Microsoft, will lead an engaging conversation about application development with Azure Database for MySQL. This session will explore best practices, feature integrations, and real-world use cases to help developers optimize their MySQL applications.

Session 3: Azure Database for MySQL Updates and Roadmap

Neil Dsouza, Embedded Escalation Engineer, Microsoft, will provide valuable insights into the latest updates and future developments for Azure Database for MySQL, helping attendees stay ahead of upcoming changes and improvements.