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Azure Database for MySQL
What Azure Database for MySQL is
Azure Database for MySQL is a paid, managed cloud service delivered through the web. It provides high availability, read replicas, JSON data support and 35 days of backup retention, with a listed maximum of 85 connections. Compute choices include Burstable, General Purpose and Memory Optimized. The smallest listed Burstable instance is B1s. General Purpose balances compute and memory with scalable I/O throughput, while Memory Optimized emphasizes in-memory performance and higher concurrency. Both of those families have one-year savings-plan variants and one- or three-year reserved options. Its cloud deployment and managed-service model are intended for workloads that need MySQL without operating the underlying service directly. Read replicas and high availability address continuity and scaling needs, while defined retention supplies a stated backup window.
Who it suits
It suits teams running MySQL in the cloud that want managed operations, replicas, high availability and JSON support.
What it does well
- Managed cloud MySQL service
- Provides high availability
- Supports read replicas
- Retains backups for 35 days
- Supports JSON data
What to know first
- No free plan is listed
- Maximum connections listed as 85
- Cloud deployment only
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Burstable | B1s is the smallest listed instance | On request |
| General Purpose | Balanced compute and memory · Scalable I/O throughput | On request |
| General Purpose — 1-year savings plan | Savings plan pricing | On request |
| General Purpose — 1-year reserved | Reserved instance pricing | On request |
| General Purpose — 3-year reserved | Reserved instance pricing | On request |
| Memory Optimized | In-memory performance · Higher concurrency | On request |
| Memory Optimized — 1-year savings plan | Savings plan pricing | On request |
| Memory Optimized — 1-year reserved | Reserved instance pricing | On request |
The first 8 of 9 plans, as azure.microsoft.com lists them, read 22 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word. Every plan
Verdict
Azure Database for MySQL offers managed hosting with availability, replica and backup features. Compare the compute families and commitment variants against your workload before selecting an option.
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