This topic describes the release notes for ApsaraDB 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 instances 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 a dedicated cluster profile
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 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 ApsaraDB MyBase for MySQL 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 MyBase API The categories and parameters of API operations that are provided by ApsaraDB 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 auto scaling policies 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 the subscription of 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 of storage plans
MySQL New feature Custom password policies Custom password policies can be created for ApsaraDB MyBase for MySQL instances. 03-23 Configure a custom password policy for an ApsaraDB RDS for MySQL instance
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 an ApsaraDB MyBase dedicated cluster
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 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 an ApsaraDB MyBase dedicated cluster
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 pricing

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