Azure Database for MySQL - Flexible Server

Azure Database for MySQL - Flexible Server is a fully managed database service offering for MySQL on Azure, designed to provide granular control, better performance, and higher availability. It offers features like zone redundancy, custom maintenance windows, and better cost optimization.

Use cases

Ideal for production workloads requiring a MySQL database with high availability, granular control over server configuration, and cost optimization. Suitable for new applications or migrating from other MySQL deployments or on-premises instances. This includes web applications, e-commerce platforms, and content management systems built on MySQL that need a managed cloud database solution.

Reference of usage in our organization

Despite being the recommended deployment model for MySQL on Azure by Microsoft, Azure Database for MySQL - Flexible Server is placed in the hold ring within our organization. Our primary strategic choice for database needs often leans towards Azure Cosmos DB. When a relational database is specifically required, our standard is Azure Database for PostgreSQL - Flexible Server.