[Product Discontinuation Notice] RDS for MySQL 5.6 Will Be Discontinued on July 1, 2024, 00:00:00 GMT+08:00

Release Date

This notice was released on January 1, 2024.

Notice Content

On July 1, 2024, 00:00:00 GMT+08:00, Huawei Cloud will discontinue the sale of RDS for MySQL 5.6.

Scope

All regions

Impacts

After RDS for MySQL 5.6 is discontinued, DB instances of this version can no longer be purchased. But previously purchased instances will still be usable. For more functions and better performance, you are advised to buy the latest available version.

FAQ

• Why Will RDS for MySQL 5.6 Be Discontinued?

  The MySQL open-source community stopped maintaining MySQL 5.6 on February 1, 2021.

• What Should I Do If I Need to Buy DB Instances After RDS for MySQL 5.6 Is Discontinued?

  You are advised to buy the latest available version.

• Will My DB Instances of RDS for MySQL 5.6 Be Affected After This Version Is Discontinued?

  No. Previously purchased instances of this version are still usable.