3.4.9 Upgrade MySQL Version

Note:

It is not possible to roll back a DB System upgrade. It is recommended to perform a full backup of the DB System before upgrading. See Creating a Backup.

See Server Versioning. The available options will depend upon the current version. These include:

• Do not change

  This option is always available, and shows the current version.

• Update

  This option is only available if the current version is still supported. Updates happen automatically during the Maintenance Window (see Editing a DB System). This option provides a manual update.

• A more recent MySQL version

  This option is only available if a more recent version is available. It shows the version number.

  More than one version might be available.

To upgrade the MySQL version:

1. In the MySQL HeatWave Console, select the Resources tab.

2. On the DB Systems tab, in the list of DB Systems, find the DB System to edit, and do one of the following:

   • Click on the row of the DB System to highlight it, and choose Upgrade MySQL Version from the Actions menu.

   • Click the name of the DB System to open the DB System Details page. Click the Upgrade MySQL Version button.

3. Choose one of the following options (see detailed descriptions of the options above):

   • Do not change: Choose this option to ignore any update or upgrade option.

   • Update: Choose this option to update the current version.

   • A more recent MySQL version : Choose this option to upgrade to a more recent version.

Parent topic: Managing a DB System