Amazon Aurora MySQL 8.4 Now Generally Available
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Amazon Aurora MySQL-Compatible Edition now supports MySQL 8.4, aligning version numbers with community releases and simplifying operations. This update strengthens security defaults, enforces TLS 1.2/1.3, and improves upgrade confidence with prechecks. The release affects users who manage MySQL databases on AWS and require the latest features or LTS support.
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https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2026/05/amazon-aurora-mysql/8-4/