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ApsaraDB for MyBase:2021

Last Updated:Sep 15, 2023

This topic describes the release notes for ApsaraDB for MyBase and provides links to the relevant references.

December 2021

Database engine

Category

Feature

Description

Release date

References

MySQL

New feature

Topology management of Master-replica Edition instances

The topology of master-replica Edition instances can be managed. You can manage the instance endpoints, perform high-availability switchovers, change instance specifications, and configure database proxies.

12-22

View the topology of an instance

SQL Server

Optimized feature

Expansion of snapshot backups

The capacity of snapshot backups is expanded to up to 16 TB.

12-14

Snapshot backup

SQL Server

Optimized feature

Data restoration

The data of an ApsaraDB MyBase for SQL Server instance can be restored to an existing instance or a new instance.

12-07

November 2021

Database engine

Category

Feature

Description

Release date

References

MySQL, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL

New feature

Tag management

Tags can be used by enterprises and individuals to identify and categorize their host resources for easy management.

11-29

PostgreSQL

New feature

Access to self-managed Active Directory (AD) domains

ApsaraDB MyBase for PostgreSQL instances can be connected to self-managed AD domains for centralized management and user access security.

11-29

Connect an ApsaraDB MyBase PostgreSQL instance to a self-managed domain

PostgreSQL

New feature

Instance recycle bin

ApsaraDB MyBase for PostgreSQL instances in the recycle bin can be unlocked, recreated, or destroyed.

11-25

Manage instances in the recycle bin

MySQL, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL

Optimized feature

Optimization of overcommit metric values

The default overcommit metric values for a dedicated cluster are changed.

11-24

MySQL

New feature

Dedicated cluster profile

The dedicated cluster and host profiles are supported to help you view dedicated cluster and host information and manage dedicated clusters and hosts in a visualized manner.

11-16

View the profile of a dedicated cluster

SQL Server

New feature

Web shell-based host access

Hosts can be connected by using a web shell.

11-15

October 2021

Database engine

Category

Feature

Description

Release date

References

MySQL, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL

New feature

New region

ApsaraDB for MyBase is available in the US (Silicon Valley) region.

10-24

Create a dedicated cluster

MySQL, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL

New feature

Default dedicated clusters

A default dedicated cluster can be created when you create a host if you have not created a dedicated cluster of the specified database engine within the specified region. The virtual private cloud (VPC) where the dedicated cluster resides and the vSwitch to which the host is connected can be also created.

10-05

September 2021

Database engine

Category

Feature

Description

Release date

References

PostgreSQL

New feature

Database Autonomy Service (DAS)

DAS features are supported.

09-30

MySQL

Optimized feature

Upgrade of host specifications

Specifications of the hosts that use local SSDs can be upgraded.

09-25

Upgrade host specifications

MySQL, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL

Optimized feature

Classification of host instance types

Host instance types are classified on the buy page of hosts.

09-25

August 2021

Database engine

Category

Feature

Description

Release date

References

MySQL

New feature

Automatic scale-up

ApsaraDB MyBase for MySQL High-availability Edition instances that use enhanced SSDs (ESSDs) can be automatically scaled up.

08-23

Enable automatic scale-up for an ApsaraDB MyBase for MySQL instance

MySQL

New feature

Automatic storage expansion

The storage capacity of ApsaraDB MyBase for MySQL High-availability Edition instances that use ESSDs can be automatically extended.

08-20

Enable automatic storage expansion for an instance

MySQL

New feature

Host storage type of local SSD

ApsaraDB MyBase for MySQL High-availability Edition instances can be deployed on hosts that use Local SSDs.

08-11

Instance types of hosts

July 2021

Database engine

Category

Feature

Description

Release date

References

MySQL, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL

Optimized feature

ApsaraDB for MyBase API

The categories and parameters of API operations that are provided by ApsaraDB for MyBase are optimized.

07-20

List of operations by function

MySQL and PostgreSQL

New feature

Elasticity policies for CPU resources

Elasticity policies can be configured to adjust the CPU resources of ApsaraDB MyBase for MySQL instances and ApsaraDB MyBase for PostgreSQL instances based on their workloads.

07-05

Configure an auto scaling policy for CPU resources

June 2021

Database engine

Category

Feature

Description

Release date

References

MySQL

Optimized feature

Change of instance specifications

The zone where an ApsaraDB MyBase for MySQL instance is deployed and the vSwitch to which the associated host is connected can be changed when you change specifications of the instance.

06-27

Change specifications of an ApsaraDB MyBase for MySQL instance

MySQL

Discontinued feature

Enterprise Edition

The Enterprise Edition deployment method is no longer provided for ApsaraDB MyBase for MySQL dedicated clusters. Enterprise Edition instances can no longer be created.

06-25

ApsaraDB MyBase for MySQL overview

SQL Server

New feature

Creation of ApsaraDB MyBase for SQL Server Cluster Edition (Always On) instances

ApsaraDB MyBase for SQL Server Cluster Edition (Always On) instances can be created based on the SQL Server Always On technology.

06-07

SQL Server and PostgreSQL

New feature

Upgrade of host specifications

The specifications of hosts that are created for ApsaraDB MyBase for SQL Server and ApsaraDB MyBase for PostgreSQL dedicated clusters can be upgraded.

06-02

May 2021

Database engine

Category

Feature

Description

Release date

References

MySQL, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL

Optimized feature

Extended host retention period

The retention period for expired hosts is extended. After a host expires, the host keeps running for 14 days. If you do not renew the host during the 14-day retention period, the host is stopped.

05-27

Renew a host

MySQL

New feature

Instance resource monitoring on hosts

The usage of instance resources such as CPU, memory, I/O, and storage can be monitored on hosts.

05-18

View host details

April 2021

Database engine

Category

Feature

Description

Release date

References

PostgreSQL

New feature

Customized O&M

Customized O&M can be performed on databases in ApsaraDB MyBase for PostgreSQL dedicated clusters.

04-19

Perform independent O&M on an ApsaraDB MyBase for PostgreSQL instance

March 2021

Database engine

Category

Feature

Description

Release date

References

MySQL and SQL Server

New feature

Storage plans

Storage plans can be purchased for ApsaraDB MyBase for MySQL and ApsaraDB MyBase for SQL Server instances.

03-30

Overview

MySQL

New feature

Custom password policies

Custom password policies can be created for ApsaraDB MyBase for MySQL instances.

03-23

Custom password policies

SQL Server

New feature

Workload migration

Workloads that run on SQL Server or SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) can be migrated to Alibaba Cloud by using Active Directory (AD).

03-17

Enable SSIS for an ApsaraDB MyBase for SQL Server instance of the High-availability Edition

MySQL and SQL Server

Optimized feature

Increase of CPU utilization, memory usage, and local SSD usage

The maximum ratio of CPU utilization, memory usage, and local SSD usage of dedicated clusters can be increased.

03-15

Manage ApsaraDB for MyBase dedicated clusters

SQL Server

New feature

Migration of full backup data to ApsaraDB MyBase for SQL Server

Full backup data of on-premises SQL Server databases can be migrated to ApsaraDB MyBase for SQL Server.

03-09

Migrate the full backup data of an SQL Server 2008 R2 database to ApsaraDB for MyBase and Migrate full backup data of SQL Server 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017, or 2019 databases

MySQL, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL

New feature

Increase of the CPU overcommit ratio, storage overcommit ratio, and maximum memory usage

The CPU overcommit ratio, storage overcommit ratio, and maximum memory usage can be increased for a dedicated cluster.

03-07

Manage ApsaraDB for MyBase dedicated clusters

SQL Server

New feature

Low-specification hosts and instances

Hosts and instances with 8 cores and 64 GB memory are supported.

03-05

Host specifications and prices of ApsaraDB MyBase for MySQL and ApsaraDB MyBase for PostgreSQL

February 2021

Database engine

Category

Feature

Description

Release date

References

SQL Server

New feature

PL2 ESSDs and PL3 ESSDs

PL2 ESSDs and PL3 ESSDs are supported when you create an ApsaraDB MyBase for SQL Server instance.

02-24

Create an ApsaraDB MyBase for SQL Server instance and ESSDs

January 2021

Database engine

Category

Feature

Description

Release date

References

SQL Server

New feature

SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)

SSRS can be enabled on Elastic Compute Service (ECS) instances for ApsaraDB MyBase for SQL Server instances.

01-21

Enable SSRS for an ApsaraDB MyBase for SQL Server instance of the High-availability Edition

SQL Server

New feature

ApsaraDB MyBase for SQL Server Basic Edition

ApsaraDB MyBase for SQL Server Basic Edition instances can be created. The available SQL Server editions include Web Edition, Standard Edition, and Enterprise Edition. These instances are suitable for development and testing scenarios.

01-15

Create an ApsaraDB MyBase for SQL Server instance

MySQL

New feature

Disk encryption

The disk encryption feature is supported for ApsaraDB MyBase for MySQL instances.

01-09

Data encryption