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Last updated: 2025-01-07 14:48:36
Release Notes
Last updated: 2025-01-07 14:48:36

December 2024

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TXSQL kernel feature update
TencentDB for MySQL 8.0 kernel version updated 20230704.
2024-12-31
Database proxy version update
TencentDB for MySQL released database proxy version 1.3.15.
2024-12-19
TXSQL kernel feature update
TencentDB for MySQL 8.0 kernel version updated 20230703.
2024-12-18
TXRocks kernel feature update
TencentDB for MySQL 8.0 kernel version updated 20231030.
Added virtual bulk load function.
Introduced the "LOCK TABLES FOR BACKUP" syntax.
2024-12-03
TXRocks kernel feature update
TencentDB for MySQL 5.7 kernel version updated 20231030.
Added virtual bulk load function.
2024-12-03

November 2024

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TXSQL kernel feature update
TencentDB for MySQL 8.0 kernel version updated 20230702 to enhance database performance and stability:
Reduced the overhead caused by frequent notifying of parallel query exchange operators.
Fixed the abnormal issue of the instance crash caused by an instant DDL's modifying a column position.
2024-11-12
Database proxy version update
TencentDB for MySQL released database proxy version 1.3.14.
2024-11-08

August 2024

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Database proxy version update
TencentDB for MySQL released database proxy version 1.3.13.
2024-08-26
Database audit optimization
TencentDB for MySQL was optimized for database audit as follows.
Released a new version of rule auditing.
The Execution Time field in audit logs was uniformly adjusted to microseconds in both the console and downloaded audit log files.
Added the display unit of milliseconds to the Timestamp field in audit log files.
Note: The earlier version of rule auditing provided on the Audit Rules and Audit Policies pages is about to be deprecated. Make adjustments and configure the new version of rule auditing in a timely manner.
2024-08-09
TXSQL kernel feature updates
Updated the kernel version 20240331 of TencentDB for MySQL 5.7 to improve database performance and stability:
Merged official 5.7.36, 5.7.37, 5.7.38, 5.7.39, 5.7.40, 5.7.41, 5.7.42, 5.7.43, and 5.7.44 changes.
Added the update returning feature.
Added a DDL progress display. During DDL operations, the show detail processlist command can be run to view it.
Added the default table encryption feature.
2024-08-09
Support of one-click upgrade to cluster edition
TencentDB for MySQL supports a one-click upgrade from dual-node and three-node instances to cluster instances.
2024-08-01

July 2024

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TXSQL kernel feature updates
Updated the kernel version 20230701 of TencentDB for MySQL 8.0 to improve database performance and stability:
Supports initiating TXSQL physical backup using the community version.
Replaced all keywords in the AWR feature with "TXSQL_AWR".
Fixed an issue where the background thread competing with RENAME on the dict cache could cause a failure to open the underlying table.
2024-07-30

June 2024

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Support of cluster edition
The architecture of the TencentDB for MySQL cluster edition was fully released.
2024-06-28
Product pricing page update
TencentDB for MySQL released a new version of the product pricing page, supporting the querying and exporting of prices for different types/architectures and fully covering price inquiry and quotation scenarios.
2024-06-26
Support of CAM authentication (passwordless account login)
TencentDB for MySQL supports enabling the CAM authentication (passwordless account login) feature for accounts, which helps you simplify the complexity of account permission management and enhance the security of the database and the efficiency of account management.
2024-06-24
Database proxy version update
TencentDB for MySQL released database proxy version 1.3.12.
2024-06-14

May 2024

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Database Audit Optimization
TencentDB for MySQL has made the following optimizations for database auditing.
Optimized the query time column in audit logs page, and added quick time query.
Added fields "Table Name", "Transaction ID" in audit logs.
May 16, 2024
Support for Multiple Disaster Recovery
The primary instance of TencentDB for MySQL dual node and three-node architectures supports mounting multiple disaster recovery instances, helping to enhance business continuity service capability and data reliability.
May 15, 2024

April 2024

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TXSQL Kernel Feature Updates
TencentDB for MySQL 8.0 kernel version update 20230630, enhancing database performance and stability:
Supports Nonblocking DDL feature.
Supports xa commit to record the maximum gts instance TP/AP load statistics in relay log.
Supports selecting Innodb temporary tables for parallel query of worker thread sharing.
Supports using partition tables as parallel tables for parallel queries.
Supports the flashback version query feature.
Supports persistence for flashback query.
Supports virtual indexes.
Supports the range/list secondary partition feature.
Supports the automatic relay log recovery feature.
Supports the default algorithm for DDL, with options INPLACE/INSTANT.
Supports Fast Query Cache.
Supports the conversion of partition tables from MyISAM to InnoDB.
April 23, 2024

March 2024

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Supports Cluster Edition
TencentDB for MySQL Cluster Edition is undergoing gray release, providing multiple specific capabilities of the Cluster Edition, including automatic failover, any standby node (read-only node) switched to a primary node (read-write node), standby node read-only, on-demand node addition or deletion, multi-AZ disaster recovery, node granularity monitoring, cluster node topology management, etc., to help users cope with complex business scenarios.
March 26, 2024
TXSQL Kernel Feature Updates
TencentDB for MySQL 5.7 kernel version update 20230601, enhancing database performance and stability:
Supports persistence for flashback query.
Supports drop table force, enabling drop innodb metadata.
Supports Parallel Copy DDL.
Supports limit in subquery.
Supports the conversion of partition tables from MyISAM to InnoDB.
March 19, 2024

February 2024

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Supports remote CLS.
TencentDB for MySQL supports shipping slow logs and error logs to remote Cloud Log Service (CLS).
February 26, 2024

November 2023

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Supports setting data validation sensitivity.
In the scenario where configuration adjustments on the TencentDB for MySQL primary instance trigger migration configuration change, a new capability to set data validation sensitivity is added, allowing for the control over the validation duration and its performance impact.
November 27, 2023

October 2023

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Support for Log Shipping
TencentDB for MySQL supports the shipping of slow logs and error logs, which achieves rapid monitoring and swift identification of business issues by collecting and shipping corresponding log data to CLS.
October 18, 2023
Supports upgrading from MySQL 5.7 to 8.0.
TencentDB for MySQL fully supports upgrading from MySQL 5.7 to 8.0. MySQL 8.0 achieves significant improvements and enhancements in both performance and features, especially in high concurrency and large data volume scenarios, providing stronger system performance and stability.
October 10, 2023
New Support for Single-node in Frankfurt
TencentDB for MySQL single node instance is now supported in the Frankfurt region, offering extremely high cost-performance ratio, with support for up to 30T of storage space.
October 10, 2023

September 2023

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Database Audit Optimization
TencentDB for MySQL has made the following optimizations for database auditing.
Supports binding multiple rule templates to an instance.
The relationship between rule templates and instances has been changed from "Initialization" to "Strong Binding", meaning that modifications to a rule template's content will immediately affect the audit rules applied to instances bound to that template.
Supports viewing the rule templates bound to each instance, the audit rules hit by each audit log, and the instances associated with each rule template.
Integrates with event bus and TCOP, and supports event alarms for high, medium, and low-risk levels.
Rule audit, setting of risk levels and alarm policies and post-event alarms need to submit tickets for usage.
September 25, 2023

August 2023

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The database proxy supports the transaction-level connection pool.
The TencentDB for MySQL database proxy supports the transaction-level connection pool feature, which helps enhancing the database's concurrency performance and resource utilization rate, avoiding competition and conflict among multiple transactions, and improving the concurrency performance and reliability of transaction processing.
August 25, 2023
Optimize Instance Detail Page
TencentDB for MySQL has optimized the instance detail page, supporting viewing instance health status, abnormal alarms, and adding configuration displays in terms of availability, performance, and security.
August 16, 2023
Optimize Database Audit
TencentDB for MySQL has optimized the database audit log page, with SQL command details supporting multi-mode search. The matching items include "Including, excluding", "OR, AND", "segmentation, Wildcard".
August 9, 2023

July 2023

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Supported binlog encryption
TencentDB for MySQL supports binlog encryption, enhancing security and reliability of data.
2023-07-17
Optimized the database audit
TencentDB for MySQL has optimized the audit log page and added multiple search modes,such as fuzzy/exact/forward/reverse/simple/complex search. The units of the audit log fields "Execution Time" and "CPU Time" in the console and downloaded audit log files are all adjusted to microseconds.
7/12/2023

May 2023

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Supported elastic performance management
Elastic performance management is fully launched for TencentDB for MySQL. It supports manual expansion and automatic scaling to better alleviate the performance pressure caused by sudden requests and adapt to business peaks traffic, ensuring the stability of online business.
6/25/2023
Launched a new version of database audit
The new audit service of TencentDB for MySQL is in beta test. It supports both full and rule-based audit. The service can protect your data from tampering and ensure its integrity and reliability during collection, transfer, and storage.
5/15/2023
Supported creating a cross-AZ read-only group
TencentDB for MySQL supports creating read-only (RO) groups across AZs, which means that the RO group instance and the source instance can be deployed in different AZs. In this way, the disaster recovery capability can be enhanced.
5/4/2023

March 2023

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Launched a new purchase page
TencentDB for MySQL has released a new version of the purchase page, which supports fast import of configurations and faster filtering of specifications. This makes it easier for you to quickly adjust and purchase the specifications based on existing configurations.
3/16/2023

February 2023

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Supported setting the backup cycle by month
TencentDB for MySQL allows you to configure automatic backup by week or month.
2/28/2023
Supported transition-to-cold storage
TencentDB for MySQL allows you to configure transition-to-cold storage policies to transition the storage types of generated backup files and reduce the backup storage costs.
2/14/2023

December 2022

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Supported parallel query
TencentDB for MySQL supports parallel query, which schedules and leverages multiple compute resources to greatly shorten the response time of large queries.
12/22/2022

November 2022

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Launched a new version of database proxy
TencentDB for MySQL has released a new version of database proxy. It provides powerful features such as automatic read/write separation, transaction split, connection pool, and disconnection prevention. It also supports mounting read-only instances across AZs and enabling multiple database proxy access addresses to meet the requirements in different business scenarios.
11/2/2022

October 2022

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Supported backup encryption
TencentDB for MySQL supports backup encryption to help improve the data security. Combined with KMS to encrypt backup files, it helps prevent accidental backup leakage from causing security incidents.
10/31/2022
Supported the single-node architecture
TencentDB for MySQL supports single-node instance of cloud disk edition, which offers a storage space of up to 30 TB and is extremely cost-effective and suitable for diversified scenarios such as testing, development, and learning.
10/8/2022

September 2022

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Supported parameter modification for read-only instances
TencentDB for MySQL supports modifying read-only instance parameters to meet the parameter configuration needs in different business scenarios.
9/19/2022
Supported cross-region backup
TencentDB for MySQL supports cross-region backup to ensure the high availability, security, and recoverability of data and implement various features, such as remote backup and restoration, remote disaster recovery, long-term data archive, and regulatory compliance.
9/9/2022

July 2022

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Supported password complexity
TencentDB for MySQL allows you to set the password complexity to improve the strength of database access passwords and ensure the database security.
7/20/2022

June 2022

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TencentDB for MySQL supported infrequent access storage
Tencent Cloud provides the infrequent access storage option for TencentDB for MySQL. You can select a suitable storage type based on your actual storage frequency to reduce audit costs.
6/30/2022
Supported SSL encryption
TencentDB for MySQL supports SSL encryption to create encrypted data transfer channels and thus improve the security and integrity of communication data.
6/27/2022

April 2022

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Supported intelligent parameter tuning
TencentDB for MySQL supports the intelligent parameter tuning feature to help you improve the database performance.
4/25/2022
Supported the TXRocks engine
TencentDB for MySQL supports the TXRocks transactional storage engine, which has a performance comparable to that of InnoDB but requires a much smaller storage space. It is suitable for businesses with a large data volume and high requirements for the transactional read/write performance.
4/18/2022
Supported archive backup
You can use the archive backup feature to back up data by scheduling two cycles, which reduces the costs compared with a single-cycle backup policy.
4/2/2022

February 2022

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Supported connection pool for the database proxy
The TencentDB for MySQL proxy supports the session-level connection pool. It can effectively solve the problem of excessively high database instance loads caused by frequent establishment of new connections in non-persistent connection businesses.
2022-02
Optimized and updated the database proxy feature
TencentDB for MySQL's database proxy feature is optimized and updated. It can now support the upgrade of proxy kernel minor version, network switch, and reconfigurations, which delivers a higher convenience and performance.
2022-02

December 2021

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Optimized RO group delay settings
RO delay configuration in TencentDB for MySQL is moved from instance configuration to RO group configuration, so that delay and removal policies configured in the same RO group will not conflict with each other. Moreover, RO instance delay management is simplified. When an RO group is used to unify IP access, no inconsistency between the accessed and expected data will occur due to a delayed RO instance.
2021-12
Supported AZ migration
TencentDB for MySQL launched AZ Migration It can implement nearby access and resource expansion for your business and better utilize resources in different AZs in the same region.
2021-12
Parameter Template and Instance Purchase Process Optimization
TencentDB for MySQL optimizes parameter-related features and instance delivery process, including creating and applying parameter templates, comparing parameters, modifying modifiable parameters, and purchasing instances.
2021-12

August 2021

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Displayed project group information in bills in MySQL audit
Exported bills display the project group information of database instances for you to categorize bills and collect statistics by project group.
2021-08
Displayed the instance name in MySQL audit
The original “Instance ID” column in the instance list is changed to “Instance ID/Name” to add the instance name for locating instances more quickly.
2021-08
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Supported seven days as the log retention period in MySQL audit
When audit is newly enabled, you can set the log retention period to seven days. This is suitable for scenarios where you want to observe execution conditions and analyze discovered database problems for a short time. For instances with audit already enabled, you can also change the log retention period to seven days.
2021-08
Optimized search in MySQL audit
Fuzzy search is supported, multiple SQL types can be used together for filtering, and the 24-hour limit on the search time period is removed.
2021-08

July 2021

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Supported QuickChange
TencentDB for MySQL now supports QuickChange. If the physical machine where the instance is deployed has sufficient resources (aka local resources), you can adjust instance configuration in the QuickChange mode without migrating data. As it takes less time for preparation, the overall adjustment process becomes faster.
2021-07

April 2021

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Supported database proxy
Database proxy is a network proxy service between the TencentDB service and the application service. It is used to proxy all requests when the application service accesses the database. The database proxy access address is independent of the original database access address. Requests proxied at the proxy address are all relayed through the proxy cluster to access the source and replica nodes of the database. Read/Write separation is implemented, so that read requests are forwarded to read-only instances, which lowers the load of the source database.
2021-04
Notice on Binlog Taking up the Disk Space
As the speed of writing to binlog affects database performance, TencentDB for MySQL now migrates the binlog files to high-performance SSDs (i.e., instance disk space) in order to improve database performance and stability.
2021-04
Local binlog retention period can be customized
You can now customize the retention period of local binlog files in the TencentDB for MySQL console.
2021-04

March 2021

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Instance architectures have been renamed
TencentDB for MySQL now supports three types of architectures including single-node (formerly Basic Edition), two-node (formerly High-Availability Edition), and three-node (formerly Finance Edition), and three resource isolation policies including basic, general, and dedicated policies. Renaming won't change any features of these architectures.
2021-03
Read-only instances support exclusive private network addresses
You can now configure a custom and exclusive private network address (IP and port) for a read-only instance.
2021-03

December 2020

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Supported delayed replication for read-only instances
TencentDB for MySQL allows you to set delayed replication for read-only instances and enable/disable replication. You can set delayed replication (i.e., delay between a read-only instance and its source instance) and select to replay by flashbacked position or global transaction identifier (GTID) during the delay to efficiently roll back data and fix failures.
2020-12

November 2020

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Instances can be cloned
You can now restore a TencentDB for MySQL instance to any point in time within the log backup retention period or from a specific physical backup set by cloning.
2020-11

October 2020

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The purchase page is optimized
You can now specify alarm policies, parameter templates, and bind an instance with security groups of other projects on the purchase page.
2020-10
TDE is supported for MySQL 8.0
TencentDB for MySQL 8.0 now supports Transparent Data Encryption (TDE).
2020-10

August 2020

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Supported MySQL 8.0
TencentDB for MySQL 8.0 is now supported. Combined with a complete set of management services and the TXSQL kernel, TencentDB for MySQL provides an enterprise-grade database service that is more stable and quicker to deploy. It applies to various use cases and helps you upgrade your business.
2020-08

July 2020

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Parameter templates can be applied to instances
TencentDB for MySQL supports modifying parameters of multiple instances at the same time through parameter templates. You can perform a parameter modification task during the custom time window, or cancel it.
2020-07
Supported transparent data encryption (TDE)
TencentDB for MySQL comes with the transparent data encryption (TDE) feature. Transparent encryption means that the data encryption and decryption are transparent to users. TDE supports real-time I/O encryption and decryption of data files. It encrypts data before it is written to disk, and decrypts data when it is read into memory from disk, which meets the compliance requirements of static data encryption.
2020-07
Supported MySQL database audit
Tencent Cloud provides database audit capabilities for TencentDB for MySQL, which can record accesses to databases and executions of SQL statements to help you manage risks and improve the database security.
2020-07

June 2020

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Supported manual kernel minor version upgrade
TencentDB for MySQL supports manual kernel minor version upgrade. Upgrading adds new features, improves performance, and fixes issues.
2020-06

April 2020

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One-source-two-replica High-Availability Edition is renamed as Finance Edition
The Finance Edition adopts a one-source-two-replica architecture (three nodes in total) and supports strong sync replication. It guarantees strong data consistency through real-time hot backup and provides finance-grade reliability and high availability.
2020-04
Repossession time for the old IP address can be customized
The repossession time of the old IP address can be customized between 0 and 168 hours when the network is switched. If the repossession time is set to 0 hours, the old IP address will be repossessed immediately after the network switch.
2020-04

January 2020

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Supported TencentDB for DBbrain
TencentDB for DBbrain (DBbrain) is an intelligent database diagnosis and optimization product. It provides real-time database protection, locates causes of and offers solutions to database exceptions, and helps with exception prevention at the source.
2020-01
Slow log and error log details can now be queried
TencentDB for MySQL (excluding the Basic Edition) instances support operation log management. In the Operation Log tab, you can view the slow logs details, error logs details, and rollback logs of the instance and download slow logs.
2020-01

December 2019

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MySQL backup is now a paid service
TencentDB for MySQL will start charging for the usage of instance backup space exceeding the free tier. Improvements will be made for data compression, backup stability and availability. You can shorten retention periods and lower backup frequencies to reduce your backup capacity costs. You can shorten retention periods and lower backup frequencies to reduce your backup capacity costs.
2019-12

November 2019

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Supported event alarming
By subscribing to events such as OOM, source-replica switch, read-only instance removal, and instance migration caused by server failure, you can now stay on top of your instance statuses.
2019-11

September 2019

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Database backup page is available
We have released the TencentDB for MySQL database backup page. It is divided into two sections: overview and backup list. Backup trends and statistics can be viewed in the overview tab. Backup data details and log backups can be found in the backup list.
2019-09

May 2019

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Automatic backups are fully upgraded to physical backup
The automatic backup feature of TencentDB for MySQL only supports physical backup. Existing automatic logical backups will be switched to physical backups. If you need logical backups, you can use the manual backup feature in the TencentDB for MySQL console or call APIs.
2019-05
Nanjing Zone 1 is now available
TencentDB for MySQL is now available in Nanjing Zone 1. With this new AZ, TencentDB for MySQL is now available in two regions in East China: Shanghai and Nanjing.
2019-05

March 2019

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Supported switching between VPCs
Switch from VPC A to VPC B: A single TencentDB instance can be switched from VPC A to VPC B.
2019-03

February 2019

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Supported one-click connectivity check
A one-click connectivity check is now provided in the console to help you quickly locate internal and external connectivity problems and offer corresponding solutions.
2019-02

June 2018

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Supported database audit
Database audit can record the actions of TencentDB in real time. It carries out fine-grained audit on database operations, records and alerts such risky database behaviors as SQL injection and abnormal operation.
2018-06
Supported purchasing Basic Edition instances
TencentDB for MySQL Basic Edition adopts a single-node deployment method with computation-storage separation. If a computing node fails, the system can switch to a healthy one for quick recovery. Premium cloud disks are used as the underlying storage media of the Basic Edition, which feature high quality, cost-effectiveness, stability, and performance, making them suitable for 90% of I/O scenarios.
2018-06
Supported network switch
Switching between the classic network and VPC and between subnets in the same VPC is now supported.
2018-06
Supported self-service connectivity check
You can now quickly check the connectivity status of your databases.
2018-06
Supported 5-day self-service return and refund
TencentDB for MySQL allows you to return one monthly subscribed instance unconditionally within five (inclusive) days after purchase under each account.
2018-06
Supported downgrading and refunding
You can now downgrade your database configuration and be refunded accordingly.
2018-06
Supported MySQL 5.7 data migration
DTS now supports migrating MySQL 5.7.
2018-06
Product is renamed
CDB for MySQL is renamed TencentDB for MySQL.
2018-06

August 2017

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Elastic specifications is supported for read-only instances
A read-only instance can now adopt a different specification from that of its source instance.
2017-08
Monitoring at a 1-minute granularity is now supported
Monitoring can now be performed at a 1-minute granularity.
2017-08
Supported physical backup
Data can now be stored through physical backups.
2017-08
Supported manual backup
You can now customize the backup time and retention period (up to 732 days).
2017-08
Supported security group
Security group serves as a stateful virtual firewall with filtering feature for configuring network access control for one or more TencentDB instances. It is an important network security isolation tool provided by Tencent Cloud.
2017-08
Supported data subscription
DTS can now help you get incrementally updated data in TencentDB in real time, so that you can consume incremental data based on your business needs.
2017-08
Data Subscription
Supported data migration between TencentDB instances
DTS is now compatible with more types of network environments.
2017-08
Data Management Center (DMC) is available
DMC supports real-time monitoring and management of instance sessions.
2017-08

June 2017

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Supported MySQL 5.7
MySQL 5.7 (Percona server) is now supported as well as MySQL 5.6 kernel. Native capabilities such as horizontal scaling and read/write separation are also supported.
2017-06

March 2016

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Read-only instance feature is available
TencentDB for MySQL allows you to create one or more read-only instances, which are suitable for read/write separation and one-source-multiple-replica application scenarios and capable of greatly enhancing the read load capacity of your database.
2016-03
Supported pay-as-You-Go instances
Database services can now be billed by hour.
2016-03
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