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Sep
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2026
Deutsche Bank
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Deutsche Bank expects ECB’s next rate move only in 2026, and it’s a hike
Deutsche Bank expects ECB’s next rate move only in 2026, and it’s a hike
Investing India
Nov
15th
2025
BlueKai
| CT_Monitor Company
MySQL 8.2 – transparent read/write splitting
We’ve been all waiting for it! It’s now available! Read/Write Splitting in MySQL !! At scale, we distribute reads between replica(s), but this has to be managed somehow in the application: pointing writes somewhere and reads somewhere else.
Oracle
Nov
15th
2025
Moat
| CT_Monitor Company
MySQL 8.2 – transparent read/write splitting
We’ve been all waiting for it! It’s now available! Read/Write Splitting in MySQL !! At scale, we distribute reads between replica(s), but this has to be managed somehow in the application: pointing writes somewhere and reads somewhere else.
Oracle
Nov
15th
2025
BlueKai
| CT_Monitor Company
How to import data from PostgreSQL to MySQL HeatWave Database Service
MySQL HeatWave Database Service is very popular and many users wants to benefit from the managed MySQL service and from MySQL HeatWave fast engine. We see many users migrating their data from MySQL on-premise or from another cloud vendor to OCI MySQL HeatWave… but we also see people migrating from other data-stores like PostgreSQL.
Oracle
Nov
15th
2025
Moat
| CT_Monitor Company
How to import data from PostgreSQL to MySQL HeatWave Database Service
MySQL HeatWave Database Service is very popular and many users wants to benefit from the managed MySQL service and from MySQL HeatWave fast engine. We see many users migrating their data from MySQL on-premise or from another cloud vendor to OCI MySQL HeatWave… but we also see people migrating from other data-stores like PostgreSQL.
Oracle
Nov
15th
2025
BlueKai
| Emerging Tech, CT_Monitor Company
Executing System Commands in MySQL Shell
Over the last few years, I have become quite smitten with MySQL Shell. For those who may not be familiar with MySQL Shell, it is a new(ish) command line interface (CLI) for connecting to and managing MySQL instances.
Oracle
Nov
15th
2025
BlueKai
| Emerging Tech, CT_Monitor Company
MySQL at PerconaLive, DOAG-DB and OpenSource Nagoya in May 2023
We are happy to announce our attendance at following conferences by end of May 2023 which should not be missed. Please find our MySQL team at three physical shows and one virtual one as follows: OpenSource Conference – ONLINE, Nagoya, Japan, May 20, 2023 MySQL team is going to have a 2 speaking sessions at OSC Nagoya – Online.
Oracle
Nov
15th
2025
Moat
| Emerging Tech, CT_Monitor Company
MySQL at PerconaLive, DOAG-DB and OpenSource Nagoya in May 2023
We are happy to announce our attendance at following conferences by end of May 2023 which should not be missed. Please find our MySQL team at three physical shows and one virtual one as follows: OpenSource Conference – ONLINE, Nagoya, Japan, May 20, 2023 MySQL team is going to have a 2 speaking sessions at OSC Nagoya – Online.
Oracle
Nov
15th
2025
BlueKai
Running MySQL Tests With GitHub Actions
Recently, I have been talking about how to write and run tests for Node.js code that interacts with a MySQL database. These posts have included details on how to use third-party libraries such as Testcontainers to run the tests in a clean database and Knex to manage database changes.
Oracle
Nov
15th
2025
Moat
Running MySQL Tests With GitHub Actions
Recently, I have been talking about how to write and run tests for Node.js code that interacts with a MySQL database. These posts have included details on how to use third-party libraries such as Testcontainers to run the tests in a clean database and Knex to manage database changes.
Oracle
Nov
15th
2025
BlueKai
| Emerging Tech, CT_Monitor Company
Enhancing systemd notifications in MySQL
1. Preface This blog begins by introducing the current state of systemd notifications in MySQL. It then delves into how systemd notifications can be used and how they differ from other MySQL monitoring utilities like Error log, General log, etc.
Oracle
Nov
15th
2025
BlueKai
| CT_Monitor Company
How to Setup High Availability and Replication inside OCI for MySQL HeatWave
High availability and replication is a must for any production environment in order to have a back-up process in place with minimum interruption in case of failure. In this article, I’ll explain how to configure this architecture for MySQL HeatWave on OCI.
Oracle
Nov
15th
2025
Moat
| CT_Monitor Company
How to Setup High Availability and Replication inside OCI for MySQL HeatWave
High availability and replication is a must for any production environment in order to have a back-up process in place with minimum interruption in case of failure. In this article, I’ll explain how to configure this architecture for MySQL HeatWave on OCI.
Oracle
Nov
15th
2025
BlueKai
| CT_Monitor Company
MySQL HeatWave on AWS is now available in AWS Europe London and Frankfurt regions
MySQL HeatWave on AWS is now available in AWS Europe London and Frankfurt regions MySQL HeatWave on AWS is now available on both AWS Europe (London) region and AWS Europe (Frankfurt) region. With these 2 additional regions, MySQL HeatWave on AWS is now available in: US (N.
Oracle
Nov
15th
2025
BlueKai
Creating and Connecting to A HeatWave MySQL Always Free Instance
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) has a very robust always-free tier. Oracle recently announced that HeatWave MySQL will now be part of that offering. As part of the always-free tier, we can set up one instance and a single-node HeatWave Cluster.
Oracle
Nov
15th
2025
Moat
Creating and Connecting to A HeatWave MySQL Always Free Instance
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) has a very robust always-free tier. Oracle recently announced that HeatWave MySQL will now be part of that offering. As part of the always-free tier, we can set up one instance and a single-node HeatWave Cluster.
Oracle
Nov
15th
2025
BlueKai
| CT_Monitor Company
How to import data from Microsoft SQL Server to MySQL HeatWave Database Service
After having see how we can import data from PostgreSQL and Amazon Redshift, this time we will see how we can export data from Microsoft SQL Server and import it into MySQL HeatWave Database Service in OCI.
Oracle
Nov
15th
2025
Moat
| CT_Monitor Company
How to import data from Microsoft SQL Server to MySQL HeatWave Database Service
After having see how we can import data from PostgreSQL and Amazon Redshift, this time we will see how we can export data from Microsoft SQL Server and import it into MySQL HeatWave Database Service in OCI.
Oracle
Nov
15th
2025
BlueKai
| Emerging Tech, CT_Monitor Company
Cut & Paste a User Creation Statement with MySQL 8 to MySQL HeatWave
Sometimes it’s convenient to retrieve the user creation statement and to copy it to another server. However, with the new authentication method used as default since MySQL 8.0, caching_sha2_password , this can become a nightmare as the output is binary and some bytes can be hidden or decoded differently depending of the terminal and font used.
Oracle
Nov
15th
2025
Moat
| Emerging Tech, CT_Monitor Company
Cut & Paste a User Creation Statement with MySQL 8 to MySQL HeatWave
Sometimes it’s convenient to retrieve the user creation statement and to copy it to another server. However, with the new authentication method used as default since MySQL 8.0, caching_sha2_password , this can become a nightmare as the output is binary and some bytes can be hidden or decoded differently depending of the terminal and font used.
Oracle
Nov
15th
2025
BlueKai
| Emerging Tech
Ecopaynet Chooses MySQL HeatWave Over AWS for Performance and Price
Many FinTech companies and financial institutions have selected MySQL to build modern applications. The performance, ease of use, and customer support from the MySQL team are some of the many reasons why financial institutions and FinTech companies choose to use MySQL.
Oracle
Nov
15th
2025
Moat
| Emerging Tech
Ecopaynet Chooses MySQL HeatWave Over AWS for Performance and Price
Many FinTech companies and financial institutions have selected MySQL to build modern applications. The performance, ease of use, and customer support from the MySQL team are some of the many reasons why financial institutions and FinTech companies choose to use MySQL.
Oracle
Nov
15th
2025
BlueKai
MySQL Window Functions Part 1
First introduced as part of the SQ:2003 Standard and available in MySQL 8.0, window functions in MySQL are compelling, but the syntax can also be a little intimidating when you first start using them. This post is the first in a series where we will discuss window functions – including breaking down the syntax and using examples of different window functions.
Oracle
Nov
15th
2025
Moat
MySQL Window Functions Part 1
First introduced as part of the SQ:2003 Standard and available in MySQL 8.0, window functions in MySQL are compelling, but the syntax can also be a little intimidating when you first start using them. This post is the first in a series where we will discuss window functions – including breaking down the syntax and using examples of different window functions.
Oracle
Nov
15th
2025
BlueKai
| Emerging Tech
How to Setup a LAMP Stack with MySQL HeatWave – Part 5/5
Introduction This is the fifth in a series of blogs that detail how to setup and use a LAMP Stack that makes use of MySQL HeatWave in the Oracle Cloud. Part 1 will set the scene by detailing what a LAMP stack is and what deployment options are available in the Oracle Cloud.
Oracle
Nov
15th
2025
Moat
| Emerging Tech
How to Setup a LAMP Stack with MySQL HeatWave – Part 5/5
Introduction This is the fifth in a series of blogs that detail how to setup and use a LAMP Stack that makes use of MySQL HeatWave in the Oracle Cloud. Part 1 will set the scene by detailing what a LAMP stack is and what deployment options are available in the Oracle Cloud.
Oracle
Nov
15th
2025
BlueKai
| Artificial Intelligence, CT_Monitor Company
Quick Tour of MySQL HeatWave on AWS
Quick Tour of MySQL HeatWave on AWS MySQL HeatWave on AWS is a fully managed MySQL database service running on Amazon Web Services (AWS). It is built on the Enterprise Edition of the MySQL Database and is the only MySQL service with a scalable, integrated, real-time query accelerator with machine learning-based automation (MySQL Autopilot), and a fully automated in-database machine learning engine.
Oracle
Nov
15th
2025
BlueKai
| CT_Monitor Company
Moving MySQL Databases from Azure to OCI Using MySQL Shell
In a recent post I talked about how we can move data from MySQL running in AWS to a MySQL HeatWave Database instance running in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) with just two commands using MySQL Shell.
Oracle
Nov
15th
2025
Moat
| CT_Monitor Company
Moving MySQL Databases from Azure to OCI Using MySQL Shell
In a recent post I talked about how we can move data from MySQL running in AWS to a MySQL HeatWave Database instance running in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) with just two commands using MySQL Shell.
Oracle
Nov
15th
2025
BlueKai
MySQL Shorts – Episode #62 is Released
Scott Stroz MySQL Developer Advocate Scott is a developer with over 20 years of experience in several languages. In those years, MySQL was the only constant in his development stack. He is passionate about sharing what he has learned on his coding journey so others may learn from his mistakes.
Oracle
Nov
15th
2025
Moat
MySQL Shorts – Episode #62 is Released
Scott Stroz MySQL Developer Advocate Scott is a developer with over 20 years of experience in several languages. In those years, MySQL was the only constant in his development stack. He is passionate about sharing what he has learned on his coding journey so others may learn from his mistakes.
Oracle
Nov
15th
2025
BlueKai
| Emerging Tech, CT_Monitor Company
MySQL Document Store – Peeking Under the Covers
MySQL Document Store is a ‘NoSQL’ solution built on top of MySQL. Last month, I gave a talk at THAT Conference about using MySQL Document Store with Node.js. During that talk, one of the attendees asked if it was possible to see the underlying queries executed when we use the CRUD API in Document Store.
Oracle
Nov
15th
2025
BlueKai
Using the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Vault Keyring Component in MySQL Heatwave
This is the fourth article in the series dedicated on transition from keyring plugins to keyring components. In the previous article we have discussed component_keyring_encrypted_file keyring component, how different is it from the keyring_encrypted_file plugin and how to install it using a manifest and configuration file.
Oracle
Nov
15th
2025
Moat
Using the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Vault Keyring Component in MySQL Heatwave
This is the fourth article in the series dedicated on transition from keyring plugins to keyring components. In the previous article we have discussed component_keyring_encrypted_file keyring component, how different is it from the keyring_encrypted_file plugin and how to install it using a manifest and configuration file.
Oracle
Nov
15th
2025
BlueKai
Running WordPress using Always Free Resources in Oracle Cloud
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) has a very robust always-free tier. Oracle recently announced that HeatWave MySQL will be part of that offering. This post will show how you can set up a free WordPress site using Always Free resources in Oracle Cloud.
Oracle
Nov
15th
2025
Moat
Running WordPress using Always Free Resources in Oracle Cloud
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) has a very robust always-free tier. Oracle recently announced that HeatWave MySQL will be part of that offering. This post will show how you can set up a free WordPress site using Always Free resources in Oracle Cloud.
Oracle
Nov
15th
2025
BlueKai
How to Setup a LAMP Stack with MySQL HeatWave – Part 4/5
Introduction This is the fourth in a series of blogs that detail how to setup and use a LAMP Stack that makes use of MySQL HeatWave in the Oracle Cloud. Part 1 will set the scene by detailing what a LAMP stack is and what deployment options are available in the Oracle Cloud.
Oracle
Nov
15th
2025
Moat
How to Setup a LAMP Stack with MySQL HeatWave – Part 4/5
Introduction This is the fourth in a series of blogs that detail how to setup and use a LAMP Stack that makes use of MySQL HeatWave in the Oracle Cloud. Part 1 will set the scene by detailing what a LAMP stack is and what deployment options are available in the Oracle Cloud.
Oracle
Nov
15th
2025
BlueKai
| Emerging Tech, CT_Monitor Company
Migrating from a Live On-premises MySQL 8.0 Database to MySQL Database Service Using GTIDs
MySQL Database Service supports migrations from a live on-premises MySQL 8.0 database to a MySQL DB system on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) in almost real-time using replication. Migrating the data in real time helps you achieve minimal downtime and verify that your live production data is all good.
Oracle
Nov
15th
2025
BlueKai
| Emerging Tech
Hello TypeScript
tl;dr In retrospect, it was inevitable. Formal support for TypeScript applications has landed in Connector/Node.js. Type definitions for the entire public API are now available to ensure developers are able to leverage some goodies unlocked by traditional statically-typed languages such as autocompletion, integrated refactoring, visual type-related hints and compile-time errors.
Oracle
Nov
15th
2025
Moat
| Emerging Tech
Hello TypeScript
tl;dr In retrospect, it was inevitable. Formal support for TypeScript applications has landed in Connector/Node.js. Type definitions for the entire public API are now available to ensure developers are able to leverage some goodies unlocked by traditional statically-typed languages such as autocompletion, integrated refactoring, visual type-related hints and compile-time errors.
Oracle
Nov
15th
2025
BlueKai
| Emerging Tech, CT_Monitor Company
Understanding Maintenance in HeatWave MySQL Service: A Deep Dive
For users of HeatWave Service, the maintenance process can sometimes feel like a black box. What does it entail? How does it differ from version upgrades? When and how are updates applied? With questions like these swirling around, it’s time to unpack the mechanics of HeatWave maintenance and shed light on its purpose, scope, and flexibility.
Oracle
Nov
15th
2025
Moat
| Emerging Tech, CT_Monitor Company
Understanding Maintenance in HeatWave MySQL Service: A Deep Dive
For users of HeatWave Service, the maintenance process can sometimes feel like a black box. What does it entail? How does it differ from version upgrades? When and how are updates applied? With questions like these swirling around, it’s time to unpack the mechanics of HeatWave maintenance and shed light on its purpose, scope, and flexibility.
Oracle
Nov
15th
2025
BlueKai
| Emerging Tech, CT_Monitor Company
Integrated MySQL Certificate-based & Password-less Authentication in MySQL InnoDB ClusterSet
Starting with MySQL Shell 8.0.33, it’s possible to fully enable SSL/TLS certificate-based authentication seamlessly across an InnoDB Cluster, ClusterSet or, ReplicaSet setup. Let’s dive into the details of the new features with complete examples of how to set up the strongest encryption configuration possible.
Oracle
Nov
15th
2025
BlueKai
| Emerging Tech, CT_Monitor Company
Introducing the MySQL REST Service
MySQL REST Service The MySQL REST Service (MRS) enables fast and secure HTTPS access for your MySQL data. Implemented as a MySQL Router feature, MRS provides the ability to publish RESTful Web Services for interacting with the data stored in MySQL solutions.
Oracle
Nov
15th
2025
BlueKai
| Emerging Tech, CT_Monitor Company
SCALE 20x & OpenSource Online Spring 2023 with MySQL
March 10 – 11, 2023, Virtual, Japan MySQL is a sponsor of the popular online open source events in Japan, the next one is hold this week and this time you can find 2 MySQL talks, one given by the local MySQL Community and second with Oracle speaker as follows: “Use OSS in this way for digital transformation! [Part 2] Two major OSS databases: MySQL and EDB Postgres” given by Susumu Kitagawa (EDB) & Yoshiaki Yamasaki, the MySQL Master Princiapl Solution Engineer.
Oracle
Nov
15th
2025
Moat
| Emerging Tech, CT_Monitor Company
SCALE 20x & OpenSource Online Spring 2023 with MySQL
March 10 – 11, 2023, Virtual, Japan MySQL is a sponsor of the popular online open source events in Japan, the next one is hold this week and this time you can find 2 MySQL talks, one given by the local MySQL Community and second with Oracle speaker as follows: “Use OSS in this way for digital transformation! [Part 2] Two major OSS databases: MySQL and EDB Postgres” given by Susumu Kitagawa (EDB) & Yoshiaki Yamasaki, the MySQL Master Princiapl Solution Engineer.
Oracle
Nov
15th
2025
BlueKai
| CT_Monitor Company
Migrate from Azure for MySQL database into MySQL Database Service (MDS)
High-level steps are in two phase Dump Schema Utility Export the schema of Azure for MySQL Instance into Oracle Cloud Object Storage. Load Dump Utility Import the schema from Object Storage to local compute Instance. How does Migration Work? Suppose you wanted to do lift-shift of database called “sakila” , so “Schema Dump” utility will export sakila database from Azure for MySQL to OCI(oracle gen2 cloud infrastructure) object storage.
Oracle
Nov
15th
2025
Moat
| CT_Monitor Company
Migrate from Azure for MySQL database into MySQL Database Service (MDS)
High-level steps are in two phase Dump Schema Utility Export the schema of Azure for MySQL Instance into Oracle Cloud Object Storage. Load Dump Utility Import the schema from Object Storage to local compute Instance. How does Migration Work? Suppose you wanted to do lift-shift of database called “sakila” , so “Schema Dump” utility will export sakila database from Azure for MySQL to OCI(oracle gen2 cloud infrastructure) object storage.
Oracle
Nov
15th
2025
BlueKai
| Emerging Tech
Announcing the MySQL HeatWave Implementation Oracle Certified Associate Exam
We are excited to announce a new MySQL HeatWave Implementation certification. This certification is designed specifically for administrators and data scientists who want to provision, configure, and manage MySQL HeatWave for transactions, analytics, machine learning, and Lakehouse.
Oracle
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