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Amazon RDS for MySQL now supports MySQL minor version 8.4.11

Amazon RDS for MySQL adds support for MySQL minor version 8.4.11, introducing post-quantum TLS and security enhancements

Amazon RDS for MySQL now supports the latest MySQL minor version, 8.4.11, which includes post-quantum TLS (PQ-TLS) key exchange for enhanced data-in-transit encryption. This update also provides fixes for CVEs in earlier versions, along with bug fixes, performance improvements, and new functionalities from the MySQL community. Users can utilize automatic minor version upgrades or Amazon RDS Managed Blue/Green Deployments for safer and simpler updates during scheduled maintenance windows.

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This update affects users hosting MySQL databases on AWS, offering improved security and performance through the latest database version

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