Update Changes to MySQL support for Azure Imagine Offer

mksunitha 12/12/2016 10:45:29 AM

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Imagine program provides special Azure access rights to students that are validated through the Microsoft Imagine program. If you are not enrolled , please enroll here. Azure subscriptions enrolled in this program previously had access to a Free MySQL Database from ClearDB. Moving forward ClearDB FreeDatabase will no longer be supported as part of Imagine program. You can still leverage MySQL from MySQL in-app(Preview) feature. What Imagine offer students get with MySQL in-app(Preview):

• MySQL in-app gives you an experience of native MySQL running locally alongside the web server.
• One database for One web app .  It is not restricted on App service plan.
• Storage of 1 GB shared by the your web app's files and database content
• RAM of 1 GB
• Phpmyadmin access to manage your database  from Azure portal
• Supports logging for MySQL server logs and Slow query logs. Note these are turned off by default.

Here is a FAQ to help answer common question due to this change in service for Imagine program. 1.Can I continue to use, my existing ClearDB Free MySQL database? Yes. You can continue to use your existing ClearDB Free MySQL database. 2. Can I create a new ClearDB MySQL database on my Imgaine program subscription? No you cannot create a new Free ClearDB MySQL database on your Imagine program subscription. You can purchase a new Azure subscription such as Pay-as-you-go etc.  to be able to create ClearDB MySQL database 3. How can I export my ClearDB database to MySQL in-app(Preview) database? Check out this article to learn how to export the database and import it in MySQL in-app(Preview) database. 4. How can I access phpmyadmin for MySQL in-app(Preview) database ? In the Azure portal , under your web app settings menu you have an option to manage your MySQL in-app(Preview) settings.  To learn more , click here. 5. What applications can I install with MySQL from Azure Web Marketplace? The following application will be available for Imagine  program :

• Web app + MySQL
• WordPress
• Joomla
• Drupal 8
• MediaWiki
• PHP starter site
• PHPBB (with MYSQL )

You can turn on MySQL in-app(Preview) for your web app and bring your own custom PHP code or CMS solution.

References

• Get started with MySQL in-app (Preview)
• Importing  MySQL database in MySQL in-app(Preview) database
• Performance benchmarking for MySQL in-app(Preview) database