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Support matrix for Azure Database for MySQL - Flexible Server protection by using Azure Backup (preview)

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Important

The preview solution for protection of Azure Database for MySQL flexible servers by using Azure Backup is currently paused. Please refrain from configuring any new backups until further notice. Be assured, all existing backup data is safe and available for restore.

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.

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