Support matrix for Azure Database for MySQL - Flexible Server protection by using Azure Backup (preview)
Important
The preview solution for protecting Azure Database for MySQL flexible servers using Azure Backup is currently paused. Please refrain from configuring new backups until further notice. Rest assured, all existing backup data remains safe and available for restore. In the meantime, you can refer to the blog post instructions to create long-term backups manually, ensuring compliance with your immediate needs.
This article summarizes the supported scenarios, considerations, and limitations for Azure Database for MySQL - Flexible Server backup and long-term retention by using Azure Backup.
Supported regions
Long-term retention for Azure Database for MySQL - Flexible Server (preview) is available in all Azure public cloud regions.
Supported scenarios
- This feature backs up the entire Azure Database for MySQL flexible server to a Backup vault.
- You can recover the Azure Database for MySQL - Flexible Server long-term retention (LTR) data in the specified storage containers that you use to rebuild the Azure Database for MySQL flexible server. You can also restore this data as a new Azure Database for MySQL flexible server with database native tools.
Limitations
- Individual database-level granular selection is currently not supported.
- End-to-end creation and restoration of Azure Database for MySQL - Flexible Server by using Azure Backup is currently not supported.