When you use an Azure Database for MySQL flexible server, you can extend the retention of backups beyond the current limit of 35 days with the built-in operational-tier backup capability of Azure ...

This article describes how to restore your Azure Database for MySQL flexible server by using Azure Backup. Learn more about the supported scenarios, considerations, and limitations. Backup data is ...

Microsoft has announced a new January 2026 update for Microsoft Azure Database for MySQL (Flexible Server), continuing its broader push toward tighter Azure monitoring and platform standardization. As ...

While Microsoft’s big Azure database news today is the launch of Cosmos DB, its new “planet-scale” distributed database service, there is a good chance that many developers will actually be more ...

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