How to Deploy MySQL on Azure

How do I deploy and manage MySQL on Azure?

Azure Database for MySQL lets you deploy, secure, and scale MySQL servers without managing infrastructure.

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Description

Why choose Azure Database for MySQL?

Managed backups, automatic patching, and built-in high availability free you from server upkeep while keeping data safe.

How do I create a MySQL server with Azure CLI?

Run az mysql flexible-server create with resource group, region, admin credentials, SKU, and networking options. The command provisions a fully managed MySQL 8 instance in minutes.

Which parameters are mandatory?

--name, --resource-group, --location, --admin-user, and --admin-password are required.Omit any and the CLI returns an error.

How do I connect from a local MySQL client?

Whitelist your IP with az mysql flexible-server firewall-rule create, then connect: mysql -h <server>.mysql.database.azure.com -u <admin>@<server> -p.

How can I load ecommerce data quickly?

Use mysql --local-infile to bulk-insert CSVs into Customers, Products, and related tables. Enable local_infile on the server first.

How do I scale compute and storage?

Change --sku-name or --storage-size with az mysql flexible-server update.The service performs online scaling with minimal downtime.

What are performance best practices?

Enable slow-query logging, use innodb_file_per_table, place frequently read columns in secondary indexes, and upgrade to a vCore size that keeps CPU below 70%.

How do I back up and restore?

Point-in-time restore is available from the Azure Portal or CLI. Specify a timestamp within the retention window (up to 35 days) to create a new server from backups.

Can I automate deployment?

Yes.Wrap the CLI commands in a GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps pipeline, store secrets in Azure Key Vault, and promote servers through dev, staging, and prod.

What security features are built in?

SSL/TLS enforced by default, private link, VNet integration, Azure AD authentication, and server-level firewall rules protect traffic and limit access.

Why How to Deploy MySQL on Azure is important

How to Deploy MySQL on Azure Example Usage


-- Top customers by revenue in the last 30 days
SELECT c.id, c.name, SUM(o.total_amount) AS revenue
FROM Customers c
JOIN Orders   o ON o.customer_id = c.id
WHERE o.order_date >= CURDATE() - INTERVAL 30 DAY
GROUP BY c.id, c.name
ORDER BY revenue DESC
LIMIT 10;

How to Deploy MySQL on Azure Syntax


# Azure CLI: create a production-grade Flexible Server
az mysql flexible-server create \
  --name prod-ecom-mysql \
  --resource-group ecom-rg \
  --location eastus \
  --admin-user dbadmin \
  --admin-password "S3cureP@ss!" \
  --sku-name Standard_D4ds_v4 \
  --storage-size 128 \
  --version 8.0 \
  --high-availability ZoneRedundant \
  --public-access 0.0.0.0-255.255.255.255

# Sample DDL inside the new server
CREATE TABLE Customers (
  id INT PRIMARY KEY AUTO_INCREMENT,
  name VARCHAR(100),
  email VARCHAR(255) UNIQUE,
  created_at DATETIME DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP
);

CREATE TABLE Orders (
  id INT PRIMARY KEY AUTO_INCREMENT,
  customer_id INT,
  order_date DATE,
  total_amount DECIMAL(10,2),
  FOREIGN KEY (customer_id) REFERENCES Customers(id)
);

Common Mistakes

Ignoring SSL enforcement. Disabling SSL breaks Azure security recommendations and can expose data in transit. Always keep <code>require_secure_transport=ON</code>.
Forgetting to open the firewall. Without a firewall rule that includes your current IP or VNet, all connection attempts fail. Add the rule before connecting.