ApsaraDB RDS:Release notes

Database engine

Category

Feature

Description

Release date

References

MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server

New feature

Performance events

ApsaraDB RDS provides the performance events feature. You can view the details and statistics of abnormal events, optimization events, and auto scaling events of an ApsaraDB RDS for MySQL instance. The events include the events that are planned to be executed, the events that are being executed, and the events that are completed.

12-30

• ApsaraDB RDS for MySQL instances: View performance events

• ApsaraDB RDS for PostgreSQL instances: View performance events

• ApsaraDB RDS for SQL Server instances: View performance events

SQL Server

Performance improvement

Creation of system admin accounts

A system admin account can be created in the ApsaraDB RDS console. By default, the permissions to create a system admin account are not granted to Alibaba Cloud accounts.

12-19

Create a system admin account on an ApsaraDB RDS for SQL Server instance

MySQL and SQL Server

New feature

Cross-region backup

• The cross-region backup feature is supported for RDS instances that run MySQL on RDS Basic Edition or RDS High-availability Edition and use cloud disks. You can use this feature to back up data from a region to another region in the ApsaraDB RDS console for regulatory compliance or disaster recovery.

• The cross-region backup feature is supported for RDS instances that run SQL Server 2017 EE on RDS Cluster Edition and use the snapshot backup method. The feature allows you back up your data to a different region for regulation compliance and disaster recovery.

12-15

• Use the cross-region backup feature of an ApsaraDB RDS for MySQL instance

• Enable cross-region backups for an ApsaraDB RDS for SQL Server instance

MySQL

Performance improvement

Instance locking

• The storage used by the temporary files of an ApsaraDB RDS for MySQL instance can be checked when the RDS instance is locked. If excessive storage is used by the temporary files, the system notifies you in the ApsaraDB RDS console, and you can restart the RDS instance in the ApsaraDB RDS console.

• If your RDS instance is locked, a message indicating whether the disk space of the RDS instance can be changed on an on-premises device is displayed. If the disk space of the RDS instance can be changed on the on-premises device, you can change the specifications on your on-premises device and quickly unlock the instance in emergency scenarios.

12-09

N/A.

MariaDB

Discontinued feature

Enhanced whitelist mode

The feature to configure an IP address whitelist of the enhanced whitelist mode is no longer supported for ApsaraDB RDS for MariaDB instances.

12-06

Configure an IP address whitelist for an RDS instance

PostgreSQL

New feature

ARM architecture

The ARM architecture is supported for ApsaraDB RDS instances that run PostgreSQL.

12-02

Architectures

Database engine

Category

Feature

Description

Release date

References

PostgreSQL

New feature

TDE

The Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) feature is supported to implement TDE for tables and indexes.

11-29

Overview

MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server

New feature

Self-service diagnostics

The self-service diagnostics feature is added. You can use the feature to troubleshoot both the internal IP addresses of Elastic Compute Service (ECS) instances and the public addresses of clients that are connected to your RDS instance.

11-28

Use the self-service diagnostics feature

PostgreSQL

New feature

New minor engine version

Version 20221030 of AliPG is released.

• The extensions of Ganos are updated to version 5.1.

• The rds_tde_utils, pg_profile, and pg_stat_kcache extensions are supported.

• The mysql_fdw, pg_repack, zhparser, rum, plv8, pg_hint_plan, and tds_fdw extensions are supported in PostgreSQL 14.

11-24

Release notes for AliPG versions

SQL Server

New feature

Instance suspension

An ApsaraDB RDS for SQL Server instance can be suspended based on your business requirements. After the RDS instance is suspended, the computing resources of the RDS instance are released, and you are no longer charged for the computing resources.

11-10

Stop an RDS instance

MySQL

New feature

Official release of serverless RDS instances

Serverless ApsaraDB RDS for MySQL instances are available for purchase. Serverless RDS instances allow you to scale the CPU and memory resources in real time. Serverless RDS instances also supports the automatic start and stop and forced scaling features.

11-10

Overview of serverless ApsaraDB RDS for MySQL instances

Database engine

Category

Feature

Description

Release date

References

SQL Server

Performance improvement

Automatic backup

The automatic backup feature is optimized. When you configure a physical backup policy for an ApsaraDB RDS for SQL Server instance, the incremental backup feature is supported. If this feature is enabled, the backup cycle consists of three phases: a full backup, an incremental backup, and another incremental backup. This feature is enabled by default.

10-23

Enable the automatic backup feature

SQL Server

Performance improvement

Manual backup

The manual physical backup feature ApsaraDB RDS for SQL Server is optimized by improving scheduling algorithms and concurrency control. For example, if you manually create multiple single-database backup tasks for an RDS instance, the efficiency of the manual backup tasks is significantly improved.

10-23

Enable the manual backup feature

PostgreSQL

Performance improvement

New general-purpose instance type

Cloud migration is supported for new general-purpose instance types.

10-17

Use the cloud migration feature

PostgreSQL

New feature

Parameter template

ApsaraDB RDS for PostgreSQL allows you to use a parameter template to modify multiple parameters at a time and apply the modification to multiple RDS instances.

10-14

Use a parameter template

PostgreSQL

New feature

Advanced download

Advanced download tasks can be created for ApsaraDB RDS for PostgreSQL instances that use cloud disks by point in time or backup file. You can set the download destination to a URL or directly write data to your OSS bucket.

10-11

Download backup files

Database engine

Category

Feature

Description

Release date

References

PostgreSQL

New feature

Designation of preferred minor engine versions

• A minor engine version can be specified for an ApsaraDB RDS for PostgreSQL instance when you create the RDS instance.

• The minor engine version to which you want to update for an ApsaraDB RDS for PostgreSQL instance can be specified.

09-16

• Create an ApsaraDB RDS for PostgreSQL instance

• Update the minor engine version of an RDS instance

PostgreSQL

Performance improvement

Instance parameter configuration

Expressions can be used as parameter values for an RDS instance. If you set an instance type-related parameter to an expression, the value of the parameter dynamically changes when the instance type changes.

09-15

Configure parameters for an RDS instance

MySQL and PostgreSQL

New feature

Deletion of manual backup files

The manual backup files of an RDS instance can be deleted in the ApsaraDB RDS console.

09-14

• Delete the backup files or reduce the backup frequency of an ApsaraDB RDS for MySQL instance

• Delete a backup file of an ApsaraDB RDS for PostgreSQL instance

PostgreSQL

Performance improvement

New general-purpose instance type

The following features are supported for RDS instances that use the new general-purpose instance types: connection to self-managed domains, upgrade from RDS Basic Edition to RDS High-availability Edition, and cross-zone instance migration.

09-09

• Connect an ApsaraDB RDS for PostgreSQL instance to a self-managed AD domain

• Upgrade an ApsaraDB RDS for PostgreSQL instance from RDS Basic Edition to RDS High-availability Edition

• Migrate an RDS instance across zones

SQL Server

Performance improvement

Stored procedure

The commands for stored procedures in ApsaraDB RDS for SQL Server are updated.

09-08

Stored procedures

MySQL

Performance improvement

Advanced download

The advanced download feature is available in the following regions: Singapore, US (Silicon Valley), and US (Virginia).

09-05

Download backup files

PostgreSQL

New feature

New minor engine version

Version 20220830 of AliPG is released.

• The EncDB extension is updated to version 1.1.1.

• Version 1.1 of the oss_fdw extension is supported in PostgreSQL 14.

• Version 2.5.0 of the TimescaleDB extension is supported in PostgreSQL 14.

09-01

Release notes for AliPG versions

MySQL

New feature

Instance parameter configuration

The innodb_temp_data_file_path parameter is added. This parameter specifies the upper limit of the storage that can be occupied by temporary tables. When you execute an SQL statement, a temporary table is generated. If the storage that is occupied by temporary tables exceeds the upper limit that is specified by the innodb_temp_data_file_path parameter, SQL statements cannot be executed. If you modify this parameter, an instance restart is required for the modification to take effect.

09-01

Configure parameters for an RDS instance

Database engine

Category

Feature

Description

Release date

References

PostgreSQL

Performance improvement

Data replication mode change

The entry point to changing the data replication mode of an ApsaraDB RDS for PostgreSQL instance is provided in the ApsaraDB RDS console.

08-18

Change the data replication mode

MySQL

New feature

New minor engine version

Version 20220530 of AliSQL is released.

08-10

Release notes for AliSQL versions

MySQL

New feature

Advanced download

An advanced download task can be created at any point in time or based on a specific backup file. You can set the download destination to a URL or configure the system to directly write data to an OSS bucket.

08-05

Download backup files

PostgreSQL

New feature

New minor engine version

Version 20220730 of AliPG is released.

• The extensions of Ganos are updated to version 4.9. For more information, see Release notes for Ganos.

• The pg_jieba extension is supported for PostgreSQL 14. This extension supports custom dictionaries and allows you to switch between dictionaries.

• The issue of index_adviser failure that occurs when all indexing suggestions already exist is fixed.

• PostgreSQL 10 allows you to use privileged accounts to execute the CREATE PUBLICATION xxx FOR ALL TABLES; statement.

08-05

Release notes for AliPG versions

PostgreSQL

Performance improvement

Viewing of the enhanced monitoring metrics

More memory-related metrics can be viewed.

08-04

View the Enhanced Monitoring metrics

Database engine

Category

Feature

Description

Release date

References

MySQL

Performance improvement

Forbidden keywords

The forbidden keywords of ApsaraDB RDS for MySQL instances are updated.

07-22

Forbidden keywords

MySQL

New feature

High-frequency physical backup

The high-frequency physical backup feature is supported for ApsaraDB RDS for MySQL instances. This feature allows you to back up data at fine granularities of time.

07-20

Use the high-frequency physical backup feature

SQL Server

Performance improvement

Upgrade of the major engine version and RDS edition

The major engine version and RDS edition of ApsaraDB RDS for SQL Server instances that use any SQL Server version can be upgraded.

07-19

Upgrade the major engine version and RDS edition of an ApsaraDB RDS for SQL Server instance

SQL Server

Performance improvement

Recycle bin

RDS instances that are created for more than seven days can be moved to the recycle bin after they are manually released. You can re-create or destroy the RDS instances in the recycle bin.

07-19

Recycle bin

SQL Server

Performance improvement

Permissions to create a system admin account

System admin accounts can be created for RDS instances of various RDS editions and database engine versions.

07-19

Create a system admin account on an ApsaraDB RDS for SQL Server instance

SQL Server

Performance improvement

Connection of an ApsaraDB RDS for SQL Server instance to a self-managed domain

ApsaraDB RDS for SQL Server instances of various RDS editions can be connected to self-managed domains.

07-19

Connect an ApsaraDB RDS for SQL Server instance to a self-managed domain

PostgreSQL

Performance improvement

Migration across zones

RDS instances that run RDS Basic Edition with cloud disks and use general-purpose instance types can be migrated across zones.

07-15

Migrate an RDS instance across zones

PostgreSQL

Performance improvement

Database proxy

The database proxy feature is available in the Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur), Germany (Frankfurt), and US (Virginia) regions and more zones.

07-15

Enable and configure the database proxy feature

PostgreSQL

New feature

High-frequency snapshot backup

The high-frequency snapshot backup is supported for ApsaraDB RDS for PostgreSQL instances. You can set a snapshot backup frequency that ranges from 15 minutes to 12 hours to increase the backup frequency.

07-15

Use the high-frequency snapshot backup feature

PostgreSQL

Performance improvement

Babelfish for RDS PostgreSQL

Babelfish can be enabled for an RDS instance that runs PostgreSQL 14 when you create the instance.

07-11

Introduction to Babelfish

PostgreSQL

Performance improvement

Specification change

• The ESSD storage type can be downgraded from a higher PL to a lower PL when you change the specifications of an RDS instance. The ESSD storage type has three PLs: PL3, PL2, and PL1.

• An RDS instance can be changed from a new general-purpose instance type to another instance type that can provide more than 16 cores. For more information, see Primary ApsaraDB RDS for PostgreSQL instance types.

  • The instance type of an RDS instance that runs RDS Basic Edition can be changed from a new general-purpose instance type to a general-purpose instance type.

  • The instance type of an RDS instance that runs RDS High-availability Edition can be changed from a new general-purpose instance type to a dedicated instance type.

07-07

Change the specifications of an RDS instance

PostgreSQL

New feature

New general-purpose instance type

The new general-purpose instance types are available in the Japan (Tokyo) region.

07-07

Primary ApsaraDB RDS for PostgreSQL instance types

Database engine

Category

Feature

Description

Release date

References

MySQL

New feature

New metrics

The MySQL_ROW_LOCK and MySQL_SelectScan metrics are added. The MySQL_ROW_LOCK metric provides information about row-level locking. The MySQL_SelectScan metric provides information about full table scans.

06-28

View the monitoring information about an RDS instance

Performance parameters

SQL Server

New feature

Cross-version and cross-edition upgrade

The cross-version and cross-edition upgrade is supported for ApsaraDB RDS for SQL Server instances.

06-24

Upgrade the major engine version and RDS edition of an ApsaraDB RDS for SQL Server instance

PostgreSQL

New feature

New minor engine version

Version 20220630 of AliPG is released.

• The extensions of Ganos are updated to version 4.7. For more information, see Release notes for Ganos.

  • The ST_makeTrajectory function is enhanced to convert rows in a table into trajectories.

  • The ST_AsTable function is added to convert trajectories into tables.

• The silent corruption of indexes caused by "CREATE INDEX CONCURRENTLY" / "REINDEX CONCURRENTLY" is fixed in PostgreSQL 14. For more information, see PostgreSQL 14.4 Released.

06-23

Release notes for AliPG versions

PostgreSQL

Performance improvement

Major engine version upgrade

The storage capacity of an RDS instance that uses local disks can be decreased when you upgrade the major engine version of the RDS instance.

06-22

Upgrade the major engine version of an RDS instance

PostgreSQL

Performance improvement

Specification change

The storage type of an RDS instance that runs RDS Basic Edition and uses cloud disks can be changed.

06-17

Change the specifications of an RDS instance

MySQL

New feature

New minor engine version

Version 20220523 of AliSQL is released.

06-14

Release notes for AliSQL versions

MySQL and PostgreSQL

Performance improvement

Specification change

Specification changes immediately take effect and your workloads are not affected if you increase the storage capacity or change the PL of the ESSD storage type for an RDS instance.

06-14

Change the specifications of an RDS instance

MySQL

Performance improvement

VPC change

The virtual private cloud (VPC) of an RDS instance that uses cloud disks and has a minor engine version of 20201031 or later can be directly changed.

06-13

Change the VPC and vSwitch of an RDS instance

MySQL

Performance improvement

Notification of SSL certificate expiration and automatic renewal of SSL certificates

If an SSL certificate is about to expire, Alibaba Cloud notifies you of the expiration by email and internal message before the expiration time. If the SSL certificate expires, Alibaba Cloud automatically renews the SSL certificate within a specific period of time. You can view the internal messages on the Event Center page.

06-09

Configure SSL encryption

PostgreSQL

New feature

SSL encryption

SSL encryption is supported for the new general-purpose instance types.

06-09

Configure SSL encryption for an ApsaraDB RDS for PostgreSQL instance

PostgreSQL

New feature

Automatic storage expansion

Automatic storage expansion is supported for ApsaraDB RDS for PostgreSQL instances that use cloud disks.

When the percentage of the remaining storage of an ApsaraDB RDS for PostgreSQL instance reaches the specified threshold, ApsaraDB RDS automatically expands the storage capacity of the RDS instance to ensure stable business operations.

06-02

Configure automatic storage expansion

PostgreSQL

Performance improvement

Babelfish for RDS PostgreSQL

The Babelfish management account can be initialized when you create an ApsaraDB RDS for PostgreSQL instance and enable Babelfish during the creation process.

06-02

Enable Babelfish for an ApsaraDB RDS for PostgreSQL instance

Database engine

Category

Feature

Description

Release date

References

SQL Server

New feature

Migration across zones

Migration across zones is supported for all versions of ApsaraDB RDS for SQL Server instances.

05-28

Migrate an RDS instance across zones

MySQL

New feature

New minor engine version

Version 20220430 of AliSQL is released.

05-28

Release notes for AliSQL versions

PostgreSQL

Performance improvement

Database proxy (read/write splitting)

• The database proxy feature is supported for the new general-purpose instance types.

• The database proxy feature is available in the Hangzhou Zone J.

05-27

Enable and configure the database proxy feature

PostgreSQL

Performance improvement

Perform a data backup.

The retention period of data backups can be changed for RDS instances that run PostgreSQL 10 on RDS Basic Edition.

• Before the performance improvement, the retention period is seven days and cannot be changed.

• After the performance improvement, you can specify a retention period that ranges from 7 to 730 days.

05-27

Back up an ApsaraDB RDS for PostgreSQL instance

MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server

New feature

Performance center

The performance center feature is supported. On the Performance Center page of the ApsaraDB RDS console, you can use the inspection and scoring feature and the monitoring dashboard feature.

• The inspection and scoring feature is available only for ApsaraDB RDS for MySQL instances.

• The monitoring dashboard feature is available for RDS instances that run MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server.

05-20

• ApsaraDB RDS for MySQL:

  • Use the inspection and scoring feature

  • Use the monitoring dashboard feature

• ApsaraDB RDS for PostgreSQL:

  Use the monitoring dashboard feature

• ApsaraDB RDS for SQL Server:

  Use the monitoring dashboard feature

PostgreSQL

New feature

Babelfish for RDS PostgreSQL

Babelfish can be enabled when you create an ApsaraDB RDS for PostgreSQL instance. After you enable Babelfish for your ApsaraDB RDS for PostgreSQL instance, you can use the RDS instance to parse and execute SQL Server T-SQL statements.

05-17

Introduction to Babelfish

MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and MariaDB

New feature

Enterprise-level console

The enterprise-level ApsaraDB RDS console is released. You can use the enterprise-level ApsaraDB RDS console to modify parameters, edit tags, and modify attributes of multiple RDS instances at a time. You can also renew multiple RDS instances at a time. This improves the experience of batch instance management.

05-11

Create a tag

Renewal policy

Configure parameters for an RDS instance

Set a maintenance window

PostgreSQL

New feature

Database proxy (read/write splitting)

The database proxy feature is supported. This feature supports automatic read/write splitting.

05-07

What are database proxies?

MySQL

New feature

New minor engine version

Version 20220331 of AliSQL is released.

05-05

Release notes for AliSQL versions

Database engine

Category

Feature

Description

Release date

References

SQL Server

New feature

Manual primary/secondary switchover

The manual primary/secondary switchover feature is supported for RDS instances that run SQL Server EE on RDS Cluster Edition.

04-29

Switch workloads over between primary and secondary RDS instances

SQL Server

Performance improvement

Display of primary/secondary switchover logs

The entry point to primary/secondary switchover logs is added on the Service Availability page. You can view the primary/secondary switchover logs only if the primary/secondary switchover is supported for your RDS instance that runs RDS High-availability Edition or RDS Cluster Edition.

04-29

View logs

PostgreSQL

New feature

Creation of read-only RDS instances

Read-only RDS instances can be created for primary RDS instances that use new general-purpose instance types.

04-22

Create a read-only ApsaraDB RDS for PostgreSQL instance

MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and MariaDB

New feature

RAM policies

Resource Access Management (RAM) policies are used to manage the permissions of RAM users. The RAM policies involve 12 conditions.

04-14

Use RAM policies to manage the permissions of RAM users on ApsaraDB RDS instances

PostgreSQL

New feature

Major engine version upgrade

The major engine versions of RDS instances that use new general-purpose instance types can be upgraded.

04-14

Upgrade the major engine version of an RDS instance

SQL Server

New feature

Minor engine version update

The minor engine versions of RDS instances that run SQL Server EE on RDS Cluster Edition can be updated.

04-13

Update the minor engine version of an RDS instance

PostgreSQL

Performance improvement

Price reduction for read-only RDS instances

The price of a read-only RDS instance that uses cloud disks is reduced.

04-12

• [Notice] Price reductions for read-only ApsaraDB RDS for PostgreSQL instances that use standard SSDs or ESSDs

• Pricing of read-only RDS instances

Database engine

Category

Feature

Description

Release date

References

SQL Server

New feature

Configuration of the read attribute for a secondary RDS instance that runs RDS Cluster Edition

The read attribute can be configured for secondary RDS instances that run RDS Cluster Edition. After you create an RDS instance that runs RDS Cluster Edition, a primary RDS instance and a secondary RDS instance are provisioned. By default, the secondary RDS instance serves as a read-only instance. This reduces the cost of cloud migration.

03-28

Configure the read attribute for a secondary RDS instance

SQL Server

Performance improvement

Enable the snapshot backup feature for an ApsaraDB RDS for SQL Server instance

The snapshot backup feature is supported for RDS instances that use shared instance types and RDS instances that run RDS Cluster Edition.

03-18

Enable the snapshot backup feature

PostgreSQL

New feature

New minor engine version

Version 20220228 of AliPG is released.

• Version 1.0.2 of the sequential-uuids plug-in is supported.

• Version 1.1.9 of the EncDB extension is supported.

• The extensions of Ganos are updated to version 4.6. For more information, see Release notes for Ganos.

• Standard accounts are granted the permissions to run the LOAD command to load the index_adviser and pg_hint_plan extensions.

• Privileged accounts are granted the permissions to run the CREATE ROLE command to configure the BYPASSRLS parameter.

03-18

Release notes for AliPG versions

MySQL

New feature

Advanced download and download of data backup files for restoration

The advanced download feature is supported. You can use this feature to convert data backup files into CSV files, download the CSV files, and then use the files to restore data to a self-managed MySQL database.

03-18

Download backup files

PostgreSQL

Performance improvement

Cloud migration

The cloud migration feature can be used to migrate data between PostgreSQL instances over the Internet.

03-17

Use the cloud migration feature

MySQL and PostgreSQL

Performance improvement

Primary/secondary switchover logs

The entry point to the primary/secondary switchover logs is moved from the Logs page to the Service Availability page of the ApsaraDB RDS console.

03-16

Switch workloads over between primary and secondary ApsaraDB RDS for MySQL instances

PostgreSQL

New feature

New instance types

New general-purpose instance types are released for RDS instances that run RDS High-availability Edition and use cloud disks.

03-15

Primary ApsaraDB RDS for PostgreSQL instance types

MySQL

New feature

Fast individual database and table restoration

The fast individual database and table restoration feature is added to provide a faster restoration speed than standard restoration.

03-08

Restore individual databases and tables

MySQL

New feature

Snapshot retention policy

Increase Snapshot Frequency can be selected when you enable Single-digit Second Backup. The snapshot retention policy is updated.

03-08

Enable the automatic backup feature

MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and MariaDB

New feature

Instance release protection

If your RDS instance uses the pay-as-you-go billing method and runs critical workloads, the release protection feature can be enabled for your RDS instance. This feature prevents your RDS instance from being manually released due to accidental operations or lack of communication among team members.

03-08

Enable or disable the release protection feature

PostgreSQL

Performance improvement

Recycle bin for manually released pay-as-you-go RDS instances

Pay-as-you-go RDS instances that are created for more than seven days can be moved to the recycle bin after they are manually released. You can re-create and destroy the pay-as-you-go RDS instances in the recycle bin.

03-07

Manage RDS instances in the recycle bin

MySQL

Performance improvement

New minor engine version

Version 20211231 of AliSQL is released. The new minor engine version incorporates the changes in the official version 5.7.35 to optimize service performance. For more information, see 5.7.35.

03-06

Release notes for AliSQL versions

Database engine

Category

Feature

Description

Release date

References

PostgreSQL

Performance improvement

Migration across zones

An RDS instance that runs RDS High-availability Edition and uses cloud disks can be migrated to different zones.

02-24

Migrate an RDS instance across zones

Database engine

Category

Feature

Description

Release date

References

PostgreSQL

New feature

New minor engine version

Version 20220130 of AliPG is released.

• Version 2.0 of the index_adviser extension is supported.

• Version 1.3.1 of the hypopg extension is supported.

• The extensions of Ganos are updated to version 4.5. For more information, see Release notes for Ganos.

• The EncDB extension is updated to version 1.1.7. This extension is used to support fully encrypted databases.

• Version 1.1 of the pg_cron extension is supported.

• Version 0.5 of the roaringbitmap extension is supported.

01-30

Release notes for AliPG versions

Database engine

Category

Feature

Description

Release date

References

PostgreSQL

Performance improvement

Creation of accounts and databases in RDS instances that use local disks

Accounts and databases can be created for RDS instances that use local disks in the ApsaraDB RDS console. Multiple privileged accounts can be created for each of these instances.

12-30

Create a database and an account

PostgreSQL

New feature

ApsaraDB RDS for PostgreSQL supports PostgreSQL 14 and

is compatible with PoatgreSQL 14.1.

12-24

PostgreSQL 14

MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and MariaDB

New feature

Prohibit the creation of ApsaraDB RDS instances whose disks are not encrypted

Users can attach a RAM policy to a RAM user to prevent the RAM user from creating RDS instances for which disk encryption is not enabled.

12-20

Use RAM policies to manage the permissions of RAM users on ApsaraDB RDS instances

PostgreSQL

New feature

Cloud migration

Users can migrate the data of a self-managed PostgreSQL instance from an ECS instance or a data center to an RDS instance in an easy-to-use, efficient manner and at a high speed with no downtime.

12-15

Use the cloud migration feature

MySQL

New feature

Migration of an RDS instance that uses cloud disks across zones in the same region

Users can migrate an RDS instance that uses cloud disks across zones in the same region.

12-14

Migrate an RDS instance across zones

Database engine

Category

Feature

Description

Release date

References

SQL Server

New feature

Host accounts

Users can create a host account for an RDS instance. Users can use the crested host account in the Bastionhost console to connect to and manage the hosts on which the RDS instance and its secondary RDS instance run.

11-30

Create a host account for an ApsaraDB RDS for SQL Server instance and use the host account for logons

SQL Server

New feature

vSwitch changes

Users can switch an RDS instance to a different vSwitch based on their business requirements.

11-30

Change the vSwitch of an RDS instance

MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server

Performance improvement

Cross-region backup

The cross-region backup feature is improved to support cross-region backups in more Alibaba Cloud regions.

11-26

Enable cross-region backups for an ApsaraDB RDS for MySQL instance

Enable cross-region backups for an ApsaraDB RDS for SQL Server instance

Enable cross-region backups for an ApsaraDB RDS for PostgreSQL instance

SQL Server

New feature

New shared instance types

New shared instance types are provided for RDS instances that run SQL Server 2012 SE, SQL Server 2016 SE, SQL Server 2017 SE, SQL Server 2019 SE, SQL Server 2012 EE, or SQL Server 2016 EE.

11-25

Primary ApsaraDB RDS for SQL Server instance types

PostgreSQL

New feature

Connect an RDS instance to a self-managed domain

Users can connect an RDS instance to a self-managed Active Directory (AD) domain. This way, users can manage their enterprise in a centralized manner and ensure the security of their data.

11-25

Connect an ApsaraDB RDS for PostgreSQL instance to a self-managed AD domain

MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server

New feature

Commercial release of the backup download feature

The backup download feature is about to be upgraded and commercially released. In the commercial release, a free quota for backup downloads over the Internet is provided. If the traffic that users consume for downloading backup files over the Internet exceeds the free quota, users are charged additional fees.

11-25

[Notice] Upgrade and commercial release of the backup download feature

PostgreSQL

Performance improvement

Subscription read-only RDS instances

In addition to the pay-as-you-go billing method, read-only RDS instances support the subscription billing method.

11-17

Overview of read-only ApsaraDB RDS for PostgreSQL instances

Database engine

Category

Feature

Description

Release date

References

MySQL

New feature

Upgrade from RDS Basic Edition to RDS High-availability Edition in MySQL 8.0

The RDS edition of an RDS instance that runs MySQL 8.0 can be upgraded from Basic Edition to High-availability Edition.

10-28

Upgrade an RDS instance from RDS Basic Edition to RDS High-availability Edition

MySQL

Performance improvement

Upgrade from MySQL 5.6 to MySQL 5.7

The major engine version of an RDS instance can be upgraded from MySQL 5.6 to MySQL 5.7. This upgrade is supported in all Alibaba Cloud regions.

10-28

Upgrade the major engine version of an RDS instance

PostgreSQL

New feature

Synchronization of IP address whitelists from a primary RDS instance to a specified read-only RDS instance

A primary RDS instance can synchronize its IP address whitelists to a specified read-only RDS instance that is attached to the primary RDS instance.

10-19

Configure an IP address whitelist for an RDS instance

PostgreSQL

Performance improvement

Enhanced alerting

After the alerting feature is enabled for an RDS instance, the built-in metrics that are provided by ApsaraDB RDS are displayed. Users can build an alerting system for the RDS instance with ease by using the built-in metrics and then use the alerting system to identify exceptions in crucial metrics at the earliest opportunity.

10-14

Manage alerts on an RDS instance

Database engine

Category

Feature

Description

Release date

References

MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and MariaDB

Performance improvement

Pagination for the DescribeDBInstances operation

Users can use the MaxResults parameter to specify the maximum number of entries per page and then use the NextToken parameter to specify the token that is used to display the next page. The NextToken parameter is set to its value that is returned from the most recent call of the DescribeDBInstances operation.

10-15

Query RDS instances

PostgreSQL

Performance improvement

Cross-region backups for RDS instances that use cloud disks

The cross-region backup feature is enhanced to support cross-region backups for RDS instances that use cloud disks.

09-26

Use the cross-region backup feature

MySQL

New feature

Upgrade from MySQL 5.6 to MySQL 5.7

The major engine version of an RDS instance can be upgraded from MySQL 5.6 to MySQL 5.7 in the Singapore region. This upgrade is made available in a canary release.

09-25

Upgrade the major engine version of an RDS instance

PostgreSQL

New feature

Enhanced monitoring

The enhanced monitoring feature is supported. This feature provides more OS metrics and database metrics than the standard monitoring feature.

09-01

View the Enhanced Monitoring metrics

Database engine

Category

Feature

Description

Release date

References

SQL Server

Performance improvement

Maximum storage capacity for primary instance types

The maximum storage capacity that is supported for primary RDS instances is increased to 16,000 GB.

This adjustment is not supported for primary RDS instances that run SQL Server 2008 R2.

08-30

Primary ApsaraDB RDS for SQL Server instance types

PostgreSQL

New feature

Time zone configuration at instance creation

Users can configure the time zone of an RDS instance when they create the instance.

08-20

Create an ApsaraDB RDS for PostgreSQL instance

MariaDB

Performance improvement

Reconfiguration of the Buffer_Pool_Size parameter

Users can reconfigure the Buffer_Pool_Size parameter of an RDS instance on the Parameters page of the instance in the ApsaraDB RDS console.

08-16

Change the size of the InnoDB buffer pool for an ApsaraDB RDS for MySQL instance

MySQL

New feature

TDE for RDS instances that run MySQL 5.7 on RDS Enterprise Edition

TDE is supported. TDE can be used to perform real-time I/O encryption and decryption on data files. Developers can use TDE without the need to modify the configurations of their applications.

08-16

Configure TDE

MySQL

New feature

Automatic scale-up for RDS instances that use local disks

The automatic performance scaling feature of DAS can automatically scale an RDS instance up during peak hours to ensure the stability of the RDS instance.

08-16

Enable the automatic performance scaling feature

MySQL

Performance improvement

CreateDBInstance operation

Users can call the CreateDBInstance operation to create multiple RDS instances at a time.

08-13

CreateDBInstance

SQL Server

New feature

TDE with Bring Your Own Keys (BYOKs)

BYOKs can be used for TDE.

08-04

Configure TDE

Database engine

Category

Feature

Description

Release date

References

SQL Server

New feature

Downloads of physical backup files of individual databases

The physical backup file of each individual database that is created on an RDS instance can be downloaded.

07-29

Download data backup files or log backup files

PostgreSQL

Performance improvement

Username length

The username of each account on an RDS instance that uses cloud disks is adjusted to 2 to 63 characters in length.

07-20

Create an account

SQL Server

New feature

TDE

TDE is supported for RDS instances that run SQL Server 2019 SE.

07-09

Configure TDE

MySQL

New feature

Automatic performance scaling

The automatic performance scaling feature of DAS can automatically scale an RDS instance up during peak hours to ensure the stability of the RDS instance.

07-01

Enable the automatic performance scaling feature

PostgreSQL

New feature

Major engine version upgrade

The major engine version of an RDS instance that runs RDS Basic Edition can be upgraded.

07-01

Upgrade the major engine version of an RDS instance

Database engine

Category

Feature

Description

Release date

References

PostgreSQL

New feature

Fully encrypted databases

Fully encrypted databases are supported for RDS instances that run PostgreSQL 11. Data from database clients is encrypted before it is transmitted to fully encrypted databases. Fully encrypted databases help defend against internal and external security threats and provide around-the-clock protection for user data.

06-16

Overview

SQL Server

Performance improvement

Collection of network traffic statistics

The traffic statistics of RDS instances that run RDS Basic Edition, RDS High-availability Edition, or RDS Cluster Edition are collected from Windows network adapters. This way, the traffic statistics can reflect the network bandwidth usage more accurately.

After a backup is created for an RDS instance that runs one of the preceding RDS editions, the traffic on the Monitoring and Alerts page of the instance in the ApsaraDB RDS console significantly increases within a short period of time.

06-04

View the resource metrics and engine metrics

MySQL, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and MariaDB

New feature

Alerting

An alerting system can be built for an ApsaraDB RDS instance with a few clicks. This alerting system helps users monitor crucial metrics and identify abnormal metrics at the earliest opportunity.

06-01

Manage alerts on an RDS instance

MySQL

New feature

Metric

A new metric is added to the ApsaraDB RDS console. This metric indicates the number of bytes that is written to the redo log files of an RDS instance per second.

06-01

View the monitoring information about an RDS instance

Database engine

Category

Feature

Description

Release date

References

MariaDB

New feature

ESSDs

ESSDs are supported for ApsaraDB RDS for MariaDB instances.

05-27

Create an ApsaraDB RDS for MariaDB instance

MySQL, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and MariaDB

New feature

Selection of zones for secondary RDS instances

The zones of secondary ApsaraDB RDS instances can be selected.

05-27

• Create an ApsaraDB RDS for MySQL instance

• Create an ApsaraDB RDS for SQL Server instance

• Create an ApsaraDB RDS for PostgreSQL instance

• Create an ApsaraDB RDS for MariaDB instance

PostgreSQL

New feature

SSL encryption

SSL encryption with custom certificates is supported for RDS instances that run PostgreSQL 10 or a later version and use cloud disks.

05-06

Configure SSL encryption for an ApsaraDB RDS for PostgreSQL instance

Database engine

Category

Feature

Description

Release date

References

SQL Server

New feature

SQL Server 2019 EE

SQL Server 2019 EE is supported.

04-27

Features of ApsaraDB RDS for SQL Server instances

SQL Server

New feature

Metrics

Metrics that are used to monitor the IOPS, transactions per second (TPS), and queries per second (QPS) of an RDS instance can be specified in alert rules.

04-22

Manage alerts on an RDS instance

SQL Server

New feature

Snapshot backups

Snapshot backups are supported for RDS instances that use cloud disks.

04-06

Enable the snapshot backup feature

Database engine

Category

Feature

Description

Release date

References

MySQL

New feature

Custom upgrade time

The time at which ApsaraDB RDS upgrades the database engine version of an RDS instance from MySQL 5.5 to MySQL 5.6 can be customized.

03-26

Upgrade the major engine version of an RDS instance

SQL Server

New feature

Display of error logs

The error logs of RDS instances can be displayed in the ApsaraDB RDS console.

03-26

View logs

SQL Server

Performance improvement

Uppercase letters in database names

Uppercase letters are allowed in the names of databases that are created on RDS instances.

03-23

Create a database

PostgreSQL

New feature

Single-digit second backups

Single-digit second backups are supported. After single-digit second backups are enabled for an RDS instance, ApsaraDB RDS can complete a backup in 1 second.

03-18

Back up an ApsaraDB RDS for PostgreSQL instance

PostgreSQL

Performance improvement

Storage type upgrade

The storage types of RDS instances can be upgraded. For example, the storage type of an RDS instance can be upgraded from standard SSDs to ESSDs.

03-18

Change the specifications of an RDS instance

MySQL

New feature

Custom password policies

The password policies of RDS instances that run MySQL 5.7 can be modified to increase password strength.

03-12

Custom password policies

MySQL

Performance improvement

Recycle bin

The policies based on which RDS instances are moved to the recycle bin are modified. Only the RDS instances that meet the specified conditions are moved to the recycle bin after these instances expire or are released.

03-12

Manage RDS instances in the recycle bin

PostgreSQL

New feature

Cross-region backup

Cross-region backups are supported for RDS instances. After cross-region backups are enabled for an RDS instance, ApsaraDB RDS can automatically replicate the backup files of the RDS instance to a different region. The cross-region data backup files can be used to monitor and restore the data of the RDS instance.

03-05

Use the cross-region backup feature

Database engine

Category

Feature

Description

Release date

References

PostgreSQL

New feature

Major engine version upgrade

The major engine version of an RDS instance can be upgraded.

02-08

Upgrade the major engine version of an RDS instance

Database engine

Feature

Description

Release date

References

PostgreSQL

PostgreSQL 13

PostgreSQL 13 is supported for the RDS Basic Edition and the RDS High-availability Edition.

2020-12-29

Create an ApsaraDB RDS for PostgreSQL instance

MySQL

ESSDs for RDS Basic Edition

ESSDs are supported for RDS instances that run the RDS Basic Edition.

2020-12-15

Create an ApsaraDB RDS for MySQL instance

MySQL

Storage capacity expansion for ESSDs

The storage capacity of an RDS instance that runs the RDS High-availability Edition with ESSDs can be expanded to up to 32,000 GB.

2020-12-15

Create an ApsaraDB RDS for MySQL instance

Database engine

Feature

Description

Release date

References

SQL Server

Database engine version

The data of an RDS instance can be restored to an existing RDS instance that runs a later database engine version than the original RDS instance.

2020-11-18

Restore the data of an ApsaraDB RDS for SQL Server instance

PostgreSQL

AliPG

Version 20201130 of AliPG is released.

2020-11-16

Release notes for AliPG versions

PostgreSQL

Ganos

Version 3.2 of Ganos is supported.

2020-11-16

Release notes for Ganos

Database engine

Feature

Description

Release date

References

SQL Server

Cross-region backup

Cross-region backups are supported for RDS instances. After cross-region backups are enabled for an RDS instance, ApsaraDB RDS can automatically replicate the backup files of the RDS instance to a different region. The cross-region data backup files can be used to monitor and restore the data of the RDS instance.

2020-10-23

Use the cross-region backup feature

Database engine

Feature

Description

Release date

References

PostgreSQL

Ganos

Version 3.0 of Ganos is released.

2020-09-09

Release notes for Ganos

MySQL

AliSQL

Version 20200831 of AliSQL is released. In this version, start global transaction identifiers (GTIDs) and end GTIDs are added to the mysqlbinlog extension. The concurrency control (CCL) mechanism is optimized to efficiently determine how transactions wait and concurrently run. Various log sequence numbers (LSNs) in the redo log are supported.

2020-09-09

Release notes for AliSQL versions

PostgreSQL

AliPG

Version 20200830 of AliPG is released. In this version, the extensions of Ganos are updated to version 3.0. The sql_firewall and TimescaleDB extensions are also supported.

2020-09-09

Release notes for AliPG versions

All languages

RAM-based authorization

The permissions on RDS instances can be granted to RAM users by using RAM.

2020-09-08

Authorize a RAM user to manage ApsaraDB RDS instances

PostgreSQL

HLL extension

The HLL extension is supported. This extension is used to recommend content to individual users based on the preferences of the users.

2020-09-07

User preference recommendation system

Database engine

Feature

Description

Release date

References

MySQL

Dedicated proxy

The dedicated proxy feature is supported. This feature supports various operations, such as the operations to create, modify, and delete proxy endpoints for an RDS instance.

2020-08-20

What are database proxies?

MySQL

TDE

TDE is supported for RDS instances that run MySQL 8.0 on RDS High-availability Edition with local disks.

2020-08-12

Configure TDE

Database engine

Feature

Description

Release date

References

MySQL

Single-digit second backups

The single-digit second backup feature is supported for RDS instances that are equipped with ESSDs. Single-digit second backups can be enabled on the Backup Settings tab of the Backup and Restoration page in the ApsaraDB RDS console. If the single-digit second backup feature is enabled, ApsaraDB RDS can issue a backup task in single-digit seconds. The single-digit second backup feature is suitable for scenarios with urgent backup requirements. For example, if the data of an RDS instance must be backed up before an emergency release, a single-digit backup can be performed.

2020-07-28

Enable the automatic backup feature

SQL Server

Create an account on an ApsaraDB RDS for MySQL instance

An account named Sa can be created. After the account is created on an RDS instance, the account can be used to connect an application to the RDS instance without service interruptions.

2020-07-22

Create an account

MySQL

AliSQL

Version 20200630 of AliSQL is released. The performance agent feature and the faster DDL feature are supported. The maximum number of connections that are allowed is increased. The global parameter max_execution_time is supported, and the thread pool feature is optimized. A few bugs are fixed. For example, standard accounts are not authorized to execute the DROP DATABASE statement, and ApsaraDB RDS cannot correctly count waits if commands are read from a database client.

2020-07-20

Release notes for AliSQL versions

PostgreSQL

New instance types

A total of 17 new instance types are added to provide 2 to 104 cores. These new instance types are supported for RDS instances that run RDS High-availability Edition with cloud disks.

2020-07-20

Primary instance types

Database engine

Feature

Description

Release date

References

MySQL

Online expansion of storage capacity

The online expansion of storage capacity is supported for RDS instances that run MySQL 5.7 or MySQL 8.0 with cloud disks. The expansion requires about 5 minutes or less.

2020-06-19

Change the specifications of an RDS instance

MySQL

Username length

The maximum length of a username for RDS instances that run MySQL 5.7 or MySQL 8.0 is increased to 32 characters.

2020-06-16

Create an account

SQL Server

Self-managed domains

RDS instances can be connected to self-managed domains.

2020-06-12

Connect an ApsaraDB RDS for SQL Server instance to a self-managed domain

SQL Server

Storage types

The storage media of RDS instances can be upgraded from standard SSDs to ESSDs across zones.

2020-06-11

Change the specifications of an RDS instance

Database engine

Feature

Description

Release date

References

MySQL

Minor engine version updates

An update policy can be selected for the minor engine version when you purchase an RDS instance.

2020-05-15

Create an ApsaraDB RDS for MySQL instance

MySQL

Restoration of individual databases and tables

The restoration of individual databases and tables is accelerated by four times.

2020-05-12

Restore individual databases and tables

SQL Server

Storage types

The storage media of RDS instances can be upgraded from standard SSDs to ESSDs.

2020-05-07

Change the specifications of an RDS instance

Database engine

Feature

Description

Release date

References

MySQL

Cross-region restoration

The data of an RDS instance can be restored from a cross-region backup file to an existing RDS instance.

2020-04-24

Restore the data of an ApsaraDB RDS for MySQL instance across regions

MySQL

Memory management

Custom memory management is supported.

2020-04-22

Change the size of the InnoDB buffer pool for an ApsaraDB RDS for MySQL instance

All languages

Pricing Model

The billing method of an RDS instance can be changed from subscription to pay-as-you-go.

2020-04-21

Switch the billing method from subscription to pay-as-you-go

MySQL

Dedicated proxy

Custom proxy endpoints are supported for the dedicated proxy of an RDS instance.

2020-04-15

What are database proxies?

PostgreSQL

Extensions

The HLL, smlar, and tds_fdw extensions are supported.

2020-04-21

Supported plug-ins

MySQL

Data restoration

Auto-renewal can be enabled for new RDS instances to which data is restored.

2020-04-14

Restore full data of an ApsaraDB RDS for MySQL instance

SQL Server

New version

SQL Server 2008 R2 Cloud Disk Edition is released.

2020-04-10

Create an ApsaraDB RDS for SQL Server instance

MySQL

SSL encryption

SSL encryption is supported for RDS instances that run MySQL 5.7 or MySQL 8.0 on RDS Enterprise Edition.

2020-04-09

Configure SSL encryption

PostgreSQL

External tables

Foreign SQL Server tables and foreign Sybase tables are supported.

2020-04-03

N/A.

MySQL

Restoration of individual databases and tables

The restoration of individual databases and tables is supported for RDS instances that run MySQL 8.0.

2020-04-01

Restore individual databases and tables

Database engine

Feature

Description

Release date

References

MySQL

Dedicated proxy

The proxy of an RDS instance can be upgraded from shared proxy to dedicated proxy.

2020-03-20

What are database proxies?

MySQL

Introduction to ApsaraDB for MyBase dedicated clusters

Dedicated clusters are formerly known as host groups. These clusters are supported for RDS instances that run MySQL 5.6.

2020-03-18

Introduction to ApsaraDB MyBase dedicated clusters

MySQL

Dedicated proxy

The dedicated proxy feature is supported for RDS instances that run MySQL 5.6 on RDS High-availability Edition with local disks.

2020-03-13

What are database proxies?

PostgreSQL

Cross-zone deployments

The multi-zone deployment method is supported for RDS instances that run RDS High-availability Edition with cloud disks.

2020-03-08

Create an ApsaraDB RDS for PostgreSQL instance

MySQL

Alert Rule

Alert rules are optimized. Alerts can be reported at 1-minute intervals, and more metrics are added.

2020-03-02

Manage alerts on an RDS instance

Database engine

Feature

Description

Release date

References

MySQL

RDS Enterprise Edition

The RDS Enterprise Edition is supported for RDS instances that run MySQL 5.7 or MySQL 8.0 in all Alibaba Cloud regions.

2020-02-28

RDS Enterprise Edition

SQL Server

New version

The beta version of SQL Server 2019 SE is released.

2020-02-28

Create an ApsaraDB RDS for SQL Server instance

MySQL

Zones of primary RDS instances

The single-zone deployment method and the multi-zone deployment method are supported. Users can specify a zone for a primary RDS instance.

2020-02-27

Create an ApsaraDB RDS for MySQL instance

MySQL

Long-term retention of backup files

Backup files can be retained for a long period of time.

2020-02-26

Enable the automatic backup feature

SQL Server

Configure the disk encryption feature for an ApsaraDB RDS for MySQL instance

Cloud disks can be encrypted by using BYOKs when the multi-zone deployment method is used.

2020-02-26

Configure cloud disk encryption

SQL Server

Database management

The database management feature is supported for RDS instances that run SQL Server 2017 EE.

2020-02-25

Create a database

PostgreSQL

Reserved connections

A specific number of connections can be reserved for superuser accounts. This way, users can log on to an RDS instance and troubleshoot issues by using superuser accounts even if the number of established connections to the RDS instance reaches the upper limit.

2020-02-22

Release notes for AliPG versions

PostgreSQL

plv8

PLV8 V2.3.13 is provided for PostgreSQL 12 to compile stored procedures and functions.

2020-02-22

N/A.

MySQL

Storage types

The following new PLs of ESSDs are added to the ApsaraDB RDS buy page: PL2 ESSD and PL3 ESSD.

2020-02-21

Storage types

PostgreSQL

SQL translation

SQL statements can be translated from the Oracle syntax to the PostgreSQL syntax.

2020-02-14

Use the SQL translation feature

PostgreSQL

wal2json extension

The wal2json extension is provided for PostgreSQL 12 to support logical subscriptions.

2020-02-14

Use the wal2json extension

MySQL

Change of the RDS edition

The RDS edition of an RDS instance that runs MySQL 5.6 can be changed from Enterprise to High-availability.

2020-02-13

Change the specifications of an RDS instance

MySQL

Number of ECS security groups

The number of ECS security groups that are supported for each RDS instance is increased from 1 to 10.

2020-02-04

Use a database client or the CLI to connect to an ApsaraDB RDS for MySQL instance

Database engine

Feature

Description

Release date

References

MySQL

X-Engine

The X-Engine storage engine that is developed by Alibaba Cloud is supported. X-Engine can compress a large amount of data with a significantly high compression ratio in online transaction processing (OLTP) scenarios.

2020-01-15

Introduction to X-Engine

MySQL

Monitoring of hosts in dedicated clusters

Hosts in dedicated clusters can be monitored. The host monitoring information can be displayed, and alert rules can be configured.

2020-01-15

View host details

MySQL

System parameter templates

The following system parameter templates are provided: a high-availability template and a high-performance template.

2020-01-14

Use a parameter template

PostgreSQL

pg_cron extension

The pg_cron extension is provided for PostgreSQL 11 to configure scheduled tasks.

2020-01-14

Use the pg_cron extension to configure scheduled tasks

PostgreSQL

plv8

PLV8 V2.3.13 is provided for PostgreSQL 11 to compile stored procedures and functions.

2020-01-14

N/A.

PostgreSQL

log_fdw extension

The log_fdw extension is provided for PostgreSQL 11 to query logs in real time.

2020-01-14

Use the log_fdw extension

PostgreSQL

wal2json extension

The wal2json extension is provided for PostgreSQL 12 to support logical subscriptions.

2020-01-14

Use the wal2json extension

MySQL

Performance insight

The performance insight feature is supported for RDS instances that run RDS High-availability Edition or Enterprise Edition.

2020-01-09

Use the original performance insight feature

MySQL

TDE

TDE with BYOKs is supported for RDS instances that run MySQL 5.7 on RDS High-availability Edition with local disks.

2020-01-07

Configure TDE

PostgreSQL

ESSD PLs

The following new PLs of ESSDs are provided on the ApsaraDB RDS buy page: PL2 ESSD and PL3 ESSD. The new PLs of ESSDs are supported for RDS instances that run PostgreSQL 10 on RDS High-availability Edition.

2020-01-07

Create an ApsaraDB RDS for PostgreSQL instance

Database engine

Feature

Description

Release date

References

PostgreSQL

pg_roaringbitmap extension

The pg_roaringbitmap extension is provided for PostgreSQL 12. This extension is used to filter user profiles in real time.

2019-12-31

Use the roaringbitmap extension

PostgreSQL

Monitoring and alerting

The monitoring and alerting feature is supported for RDS instances that are equipped with cloud disks.

2019-12-31

N/A.

MySQL

Configure dedicated proxy

The dedicated proxy feature is supported for RDS instances that run MySQL 5.7 or 8.0 on RDS Enterprise Edition.

2019-12-25

What are database proxies?

MySQL

RDS Enterprise Edition

The RDS Enterprise Edition is supported for RDS instances that run MySQL 8.0.

2019-12-24

Create an ApsaraDB RDS for MySQL instance

MySQL

Introduction to ApsaraDB for MyBase dedicated clusters

ECS Bare Metal Instance, which is designed to run in the SHENLONG architecture, is supported for dedicated clusters. RDS instances that are equipped with ESSDs can be created in these dedicated clusters.

2019-12-19

Create a host

PostgreSQL

New version

The RDS Basic Edition is supported for RDS instances that run PostgreSQL 12.

2019-12-17

Create an ApsaraDB RDS for PostgreSQL instance

PostgreSQL

SSL

SSL encryption can be enabled and disabled in the ApsaraDB RDS console. SSL encryption is supported for RDS instances that are equipped with cloud disks.

2019-12-17

Configure cloud disk encryption

PostgreSQL

Change the vSwitch

The vSwitch of an RDS instance that is equipped with cloud disks can be changed.

2019-12-17

Change the vSwitch of an RDS instance

PostgreSQL

Authorization of a service account

A temporary service account can be authorized for an RDS instance in the ApsaraDB RDS console. This temporary service account is used by Alibaba Cloud technical support engineers to troubleshoot issues on the RDS instance.

2019-12-17

Grant permissions to a service account

MySQL

Configure dedicated proxy

The dedicated proxy feature is supported for RDS instances that run MySQL 5.7 or 8.0 on RDS High-availability Edition with cloud disks.

2019-12-17

What are database proxies?

Database engine

Feature

Description

Release date

References

MySQL

New instance types

New general-purpose instance types are provided for RDS instances that run MySQL 5.7 on RDS Enterprise Edition.

2019-11-24

Primary instance types

MySQL

Use the SQL Explorer feature on an ApsaraDB RDS for MySQL instance

The SQL Explorer feature is supported for RDS instances that run MySQL 5.7 on RDS Enterprise Edition.

2019-11-21

Use the SQL Explorer feature

MySQL

Read-only instance management

Read-only RDS instances can be created for primary RDS instances that run MySQL 5.7 on RDS Enterprise Edition.

2019-11-19

Create a read-only ApsaraDB RDS for MySQL instance

MySQL

New instance types

New instance types that provide 12, 24, 52, and 104 cores are provided for RDS instances that run RDS High-availability Edition with cloud disks.

2019-11-15

Primary instance types

PostgreSQL

Data reads and writes on foreign MySQL tables

The mysql_fdw extension is supported for RDS instances that run PostgreSQL 10 with cloud disks. This extension allows ApsaraDB RDS to directly read and write data to ApsaraDB RDS for MySQL instances or self-managed MySQL databases.

2019-11-13

Use mysql_fdw to read data from and write data to a MySQL database

MySQL

New instance types

A new instance type that provides 1 core and 1 GB of memory is provided for RDS instances that run MySQL 8.0 on RDS Basic Edition.

2019-11-12

Primary instance types

Database engine

Feature

Description

Release date

References

MySQL

Configure dedicated proxy

The dedicated proxy feature is supported for RDS instances that run MySQL 5.7 on RDS High-availability Edition with local disks. The dedicated proxy of an RDS instance provides advanced features, such as read/write splitting and short-lived connection optimization.

2019-10-28

What are database proxies?

PostgreSQL

Removal of binding relationships between storage capacity sizes and instance types

The binding relationships between storage capacity sizes and instance types are removed. Users can purchase a specific amount of storage based on the instance type that they select. This reduces the costs of storage-intensive workloads and compute-intensive workloads.

2019-10-24

Primary instance types

PostgreSQL

Data reads and writes on foreign PostgreSQL tables

The dblink and postgres_fdw extensions are supported for RDS instances that run PostgreSQL 11 with cloud disks. These extensions are used to manage tables across RDS instances.

2019-10-24

Use the dblink and postgres_fdw extensions for cross-database operations

PostgreSQL

Up to 32 TB storage capacity

The maximum storage capacity is increased to 6 TB for RDS instances that run RDS Basic Edition and for RDS instances that run RDS High-availability Edition with local or standard SSDs. The maximum storage capacity is increased to 32 TB for RDS instances that run RDS High-availability Edition with ESSDs.

2019-10-24

Primary instance types

PostgreSQL

PostgreSQL 11

PostgreSQL 11 is supported.

2019-10-24

Create an ApsaraDB RDS for PostgreSQL instance

SQL Server

SQL Server 2017 SE

SQL Server 2017 SE is supported. ApsaraDB RDS supports all SQL Server versions and editions that are released from 2012 to 2017.

2019-10-18

Features of ApsaraDB RDS instances that run different SQL Server versions and RDS editions

SQL Server

PL2 ESSD and PL3 ESSD

PL2 ESSDs and PL3 ESSDs are supported in all Alibaba Cloud regions in the Chinese mainland. A PL3 ESSD delivers 20 times the IOPS and 11 times the throughput of a PL1 ESSD. PL3 ESSDs can be used to handle a large number of highly concurrent I/O requests at stable read and write latencies.

2019-10-17

Storage types

MySQL

Configure dedicated proxy

The dedicated proxy feature is supported for RDS instances that run MySQL 8.0 on RDS High-availability Edition with local disks. The dedicated proxy of an RDS instance provides advanced features, such as read/write splitting and short-lived connection optimization.

2019-10-15

What are database proxies?

MySQL

Price adjustment

The prices of RDS instances that are equipped with cloud disks are reduced by up to 50%.

2019-10-15

Billable items, billing methods, and pricing

SQL Server

Multi-zone

The multi-zone deployment method is supported for the combination of Zone A and Zone C in the China (Zhangjiakou) region.

2019-10-10

Create an ApsaraDB RDS for SQL Server instance

Database engine

Feature

Description

Release date

References

MySQL

Adjustment of storage capacity range

The storage capacity range is adjusted for dedicated RDS instances that are equipped with local disks.

2019-09-18

Primary instance types

MySQL

Upgrade from the RDS Basic Edition to the RDS High-availability Edition

The RDS edition of an RDS instance can be upgraded from the RDS Basic Edition to the RDS High-availability Edition.

2019-09-15

Change the specifications of an RDS instance

MySQL

New instance types

A new instance type that provides 90 cores and 720 GB of memory is provided for RDS instances that belong to the dedicated host instance family.

2019-09-15

Primary instance types

All languages

New buy page

A new ApsaraDB RDS buy page is released.

2019-09-12

Create an ApsaraDB RDS for MySQL instance

MySQL

Change of the VPC

The VPC of an RDS instance can be changed.

2019-09-12

Change the VPC and vSwitch of an RDS instance

PostgreSQL

Configure the disk encryption feature for an ApsaraDB RDS for MySQL instance

The disk encryption feature is supported. This feature can be used with SSL encryption to ensure data security.

2019-09-04

Configure cloud disk encryption

Database engine

Feature

Description

Release date

References

MySQL

Parameter template

Parameter templates are provided. A parameter template can be used to manage multiple parameters of an RDS instance at a time.

2019-08-27

Use a parameter template

MySQL

Disable SSL encryption

The SSL encryption feature can be disabled.

2019-08-23

Configure SSL encryption

MySQL

Temporary disabling of automatic failover

The automatic failover feature can be temporarily disabled for up to one week.

2019-08-22

Switch workloads over between primary and secondary ApsaraDB RDS for MySQL instances

MySQL

Backup and restoration of individual databases and tables

The backup and restoration of individual databases and tables are supported for RDS instances that run MySQL 5.6 or 5.7.

2019-08-20

Restore individual databases and tables

MySQL

Instance rebuilding from the recycle bin

Subscription RDS instances that are locked due to overdue payments can be rebuilt from the recycle bin.

2019-08-16

Manage RDS instances in the recycle bin

MySQL

Cross-region backup

Cross-region backups are supported. After cross-region backups are enabled for an RDS instance, ApsaraDB RDS can replicate the backup files of the RDS instance to a different region than the RDS instance.

2019-08-13

Use the cross-region backup feature

MySQL

SQL Explorer

The time range that is supported by the SQL Explorer feature for log queries can be set to 24 hours or less.

2019-08-08

Use the SQL Explorer feature

MySQL

SQL Explorer

The SQL Explorer feature is supported for RDS instances that run MySQL 5.7 on RDS High-availability Edition with cloud disks. This feature logs all SQL statements that are executed.

2019-08-01

Use the SQL Explorer feature

Database engine

Feature

Description

Release date

References

MySQL

TDE

TDE with BYOKs is supported for RDS instances that run MySQL 5.6.

2019-07-30

Configure TDE

MySQL

Change of the VPC endpoint

The VPC endpoint of an RDS instance can be changed.

2019-07-29

Endpoint setting

MySQL

Up to 16 TB storage capacity

The maximum storage capacity is increased to up to 16 TB for RDS instances that run MySQL 5.7 or 8.0 on RDS High-availability Edition with ESSDs.

2019-07-29

Primary instance types

SQL Server

SQL Server 2016 EE Basic

SQL Server 2016 EE Basic is supported. Dedicated RDS instances are available.

2019-07-25

Create an ApsaraDB RDS for SQL Server instance

MySQL, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and MariaDB

Five-year subscription

Five-year subscription is supported for RDS instances.

2019-07-20

Create an ApsaraDB RDS for MySQL instance

SQL Server

Upgrade from the RDS Basic Edition to the RDS High-availability Edition

The RDS edition of an RDS instance can be upgraded from the RDS Basic Edition to the RDS High-availability Edition. The upgrade can be performed on the Basic Information page in the ApsaraDB RDS console.

2019-07-17

Upgrade an RDS instance from RDS Basic Edition to RDS High-availability Edition