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Microsoft releases preview of Azure App Service MySQL in-app support

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Published onAugust 22, 2016

published onAugust 22, 2016

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Developers can now use Microsoft’s Azure App Service to create Web applications built with MySQL.A Microsoft Azure blog postreleased today went into more depth about the new feature currently in preview.

MySQL in-app enables developers to run the MySQL server side-by-side with their Web application within the same environment, which makes it easier to develop and test PHP applications that use MySQL.

To make this new features even more accessible, developers can get started in theAzure Portal.

The MySQL application support allows for many opportunities that weren’t present in the Azure App Service before. It supports many popularly used PHP applications such as WordPress, Joomla, and Drupal. The storage shared between the web applications and the MySQL is shared in the same location for efficiency.While slow query logging and general logging are available and do work, it’s not recommended. The custom logging can cause performance issues that will affect the overall performance.

Creating Web applications with the MySQL database doesn’t require any additional purchase besides that of the Azure App Services. However, it does come with some drawbacks and limitations. Some tips that the Microsoft Azure blog post shared included:

SInce the in-app MySQL is a preview feature, keep in mind that it shouldn’t be used for application production. Read more about the new feature for Azure App Service in detail on theMicrosoft Developers blog.

Radu Tyrsina

Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).

For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.

Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.

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