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Over the past decade, MySQL 5.7 has been the go-to open-source database for many enterprises and developers. However, with Oracle ceasing support for MySQL 5.7 this month, many users are confronted with a critical decision: upgrade to MySQL 8.0 or miss out on essential support and updates. MySQL 8.0 not only introduces a slew of […]

In our previous article, MySQL 5.7 EOL: Migrating to a MySQL Alternative, we explored the various alternatives to MySQL 5.7 after its imminent end of life (EOL). Among the alternatives discussed, migrating from MySQL to TiDB, an advanced open-source, distributed SQL database, emerged as a promising solution for those seeking scalability, high availability, and MySQL […]

The world of database management systems (DBMS) is constantly evolving, offering a wide range of options to meet the diverse needs of businesses. Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) has become a common choice as more and more companies move to or get started with their technology infrastructure on public cloud platforms. This is not surprising, given the broad […]

In the vast landscape of databases, ensuring zero-downtime upgrades and operation continuity remains a challenge. Due to inherent design limitations, traditional databases often introduce significant downtime during upgrades – a challenge that can spell operational chaos for businesses reliant on real-time data access. Enter TiDB, a cutting-edge distributed SQL database that offers a solution to […]

TiDB is an advanced open-source, distributed SQL database engineered to support Hybrid Transactional and Analytical Processing (HTAP) workloads. However, there could be scenarios where you’re looking to weave TiDB into a mature big-data platform, for example, replicate data from TiDB to Snowflake. This could be for streamlined migrations or to speed up integration with pre-existing […]

TiDB is an advanced open-source, distributed SQL database with online transactional and analytical processing capabilities. TiDB Serverless is a cloud DBaaS deployment option of TiDB designed for developers to build applications in a much smarter, faster, simpler, and always-available way. Vercel is the creator and maintainer of Next.js and an end-to-end platform for front-end developers […]

Imagine you own data infrastructure at Super Sweet Tech, Inc (SST), a fictional company for the purpose of this story. Two big initiatives for the fiscal year fall to you. The first is to reduce costs. It’s not 2021 anymore, and the tech economy is tightening, along with its purses. The target is 20% reduction. […]

Eight years ago, we embarked on an ambitious journey to construct an unparalleled distributed relational database. We aimed to redefine how developers and enterprises manage data, addressing the growing needs for scalability, flexibility, and performance. Guided by our company mission to empower developers and enterprises with speed, agility, and scale, our target was clear: to […]

The ability to scale quickly and efficiently in response to varying workloads is a pivotal feature for any database system. Auto scaling is a capability that allows databases to adjust their computational resources automatically. Benefits include improved performance during sudden workload surges and cost-effectiveness during periods of lower demand. Developed by PingCAP, TiDB is an […]

TiDB 7.1 LTS provides developers and infrastructure engineers with a future-proof distributed SQL database that can power a wide range of business-critical applications.

Learn how TiDB Serverless helps OSS Insight handle massive and fluctuating data workloads with ease and efficiency while lowering costs.

In today’s data-driven world, analyzing large datasets quickly and easily is essential. With powerful tools like TiDB Cloud and Streamlit, developers can build custom, interactive user interfaces that make it easier to analyze and visualize data. TiDB Cloud is the fully-managed service of TiDB, an advanced, open-source, distributed SQL database that provides real-time access to […]