WHM [host] Upgrade Database Version (Step 1 of 5)

This interface allows you to upgrade your database server to a newer version. This interface will automatically upgrade your database installation to newer point releases (the third number in the version string) because these upgrades involve little risk to your users’ data. Upgrades to new major releases (the first two numbers in the version string) are more involved because there is a substantial risk of data loss. This interface attempts to walk you through the major release upgrade process.

Information

Although in-place upgrades are generally safe, you should always perform a full database backup before you begin the upgrade process.

Please note that downgrades to previous versions are unsupported. After you upgrade your system to a newer version, it may be impossible to switch back.

Also note that since MariaDB is installed, moving to MySQL 8 is considered a downgrade, and therefore not supported.

Current Version

MySQL 8.0.44

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	Version	Release Date	End of Life Date
	MySQL 8.4 Recommended Features: A new FLUSH_PRIVILEGES privilege. Unlike the RELOAD privilege, the FLUSH_PRIVILEGES privilege applies only to "FLUSH PRIVILEGES" statements. On upgrade, users with the RELOAD privilege are assigned the new FLUSH_PRIVILEGES privilege. new OPTIMIZE_LOCAL_TABLE privilege. This privilege is required to execute "OPTIMIZE LOCAL TABLE" and "OPTIMIZE NO_WRITE_TO_BINLOG TABLE" statements. Updated InnoDB system variable defaults. Automatic histogram updates. Hash table optimization for set operations. Release Notes	April 10, 2024	April 30, 2029
	MySQL 8.0 Installed Features: Roles exist now for easier user management. Support for MySQL Server Components. Spatial Data support. Release Notes	April 19, 2018	April 1, 2026

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