Updated on 2024-09-24 GMT+08:00

Upgrading the Kernel Version of a Proxy Instance

You can manually upgrade your proxy instance to the latest kernel version to improve performance, add new functions, and fix problems.

Constraints

Intermittent disconnections occur during an upgrade. The time required to complete the upgrade depends on how many proxy instances there are. Perform the upgrade during off-peak hours.

Procedure

  1. Log in to the management console.
  2. Click in the upper left corner and select a region and project.
  3. Click in the upper left corner of the page, choose Databases > GaussDB(for MySQL).
  4. On the Instances page, click the instance name.
  5. In the navigation pane, choose Database Proxy.
  6. Click the name of a proxy instance to go to the Basic Information page.
  7. In the Proxy Instance Information area, click Upgrade in the DB Engine Version field.
  8. In the displayed dialog box, select a scheduled time and click OK.

    • Upon submission: The system upgrades the proxy instance to the latest version immediately after you submit the request. You can view the task progress in Task Center > Instant Tasks.
    • In maintenance window: The system upgrades the proxy instance to the latest version during a maintenance window. You can view the task progress in Task Center > Scheduled Tasks.