Amazon RDS for MariaDB supports Long-Term Support version 12.3 in Amazon RDS Database Preview Environment
Amazon RDS for MariaDB now supports MariaDB 12.3 in the Amazon RDS Database Preview Environment , allowing you to evaluate the latest Long-Term Support Release on Amazon RDS for MariaDB. This preview environment provides a sandbox where you can test applications and explore new MariaDB 12.3 capabilities before they become generally available. MariaDB 12.3 includes Oracle TO_DATE() function compatibility, a SQL Standard IS JSON predicate for native JSON validation, and a basic XML data type. It adds support for cursors on prepared statements and allows UPDATE/DELETE operations to read from Comm
Amazon Web Services consistently updates its managed database services to support newer versions of underlying open-source technologies, driven by user demand for enhanced features and compatibility.
This update offers developers and businesses early access to new MariaDB capabilities, enabling them to test and integrate features like improved Oracle compatibility and native JSON validation before general availability.
Customers can now experiment with MariaDB 12.3's new functionalities within a managed preview environment on AWS, potentially reducing future migration friction and accelerating adoption of the LTS version.
- · AWS customers using MariaDB
- · Open-source database developers
- · Amazon Web Services
Developers can begin evaluating and adapting their applications to the new features of MariaDB 12.3 in a sandbox environment.
Earlier adoption of MariaDB 12.3's enhanced features could lead to more efficient database operations and broader use of its new capabilities upon GA.
Increased compatibility and features in managed MariaDB services could encourage more enterprises to migrate from proprietary databases to open-source alternatives on AWS.
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