Public Preview: Reader Endpoint for Azure Database for MySQL Flexible Server
Azure Database for MySQL Flexible Server now offers public preview support for reader endpoints, designed to simplify connection management across multiple read replicas. This feature provides automatic load balancing for read-only traffic, presenting a single endpoint for all read operations. It significantly enhances application scalability and fault tolerance by streamlining connection management and optimizing performance, eliminating the need to handle individual replica endpoints. The service supports up to 10 read replicas per primary server.
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- Reader Endpoint for Azure Database for MySQL Flexible Server
The new reader endpoint simplifies connection management for read-only traffic across multiple read replicas, providing automatic load balancing. It offers a single endpoint for read operations, enhancing scalability and fault tolerance for applications. This feature supports up to 10 read replicas per primary server, optimizing performance without requiring individual replica endpoint management.
https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=569653
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