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ApsaraDB RDS:Expanded scope for DuckDB analytical read-only instances

Last Updated:Jun 08, 2026

DuckDB analytical read-only instances now support High-availability Edition primary instances with MySQL 5.7 or local SSD storage, and Cluster Edition primary instances. HTAP query routing extends to MySQL 5.7.

Release schedule

  • March 19, 2026 (Singapore Time): Added support for MySQL 5.7 on High-availability Edition primary instances.

  • March 24, 2026 (Singapore Time): Added support for Cluster Edition primary instances.

  • March 26, 2026 (Singapore Time): Added support for local SSD primary instances. HTAP query routing extended to MySQL 5.7.

Feature details

DuckDB support for MySQL 5.7 and local SSDs

High-availability Edition primary instance requirements:

  • Database version: MySQL 5.7 (New) or 8.0

  • Storage type: local SSD (New), high-performance cloud disk, or ESSD

    Note

    Local SSDs are supported only in these regions: China (Beijing), China (Shanghai), China (Hangzhou), China (Shenzhen), China (Qingdao), Singapore, and China (Hong Kong). Check the console for regional availability.

  • Storage space: 10 GB to 32,000 GB

  • Data archiving: For MySQL 8.0, data archiving must be Disabled.

DuckDB support for Cluster Edition instances

Cluster Edition primary instance requirements:

Parameter

Requirement

Edition

Cluster Edition

Database version

MySQL 8.0 or 5.7

Storage type

high-performance cloud disk or ESSD

Storage space

10 GB to 32,000 GB

Data archiving

Disabled

Group Replication (MGR)

Disabled (mutually exclusive with DuckDB nodes)

InnoDB node

At least one InnoDB standby node required

HTAP query routing for MySQL 5.7

HTAP query routing extends to MySQL 5.7 (previously MySQL 8.0 only). Requirements:

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