Amazon Aurora MySQL-Compatible Edition 3.12 was released, upgrading compatibility to MySQL 8.0.44. The update incorporates security fixes, bug repairs, and enhancements to database availability. This version can be enabled by manual or automatic minor version upgrades and is globally available where Aurora MySQL services operate.
Aurora remains a high-performance, scalable database solution compatible with MySQL and PostgreSQL, offering features such as continuous backups, serverless compute options, multi-Region replication, and integration with other AWS services, making it suitable for demanding cloud applications.
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Amazon Aurora MySQL 3.12 (compatible with MySQL 8.0.44) is now generally available ↗Source published 2026-02-17. This report was prepared with AI assistance from the linked primary-source material. Claims and limitations should be checked against the original announcement or research.