Upgrade to MySQL 8.4 LTS Safely with Our Support and Consulting
Official extended support for MySQL 8.0 provided by the vendor concluded in April 2026. To prevent security vulnerabilities in legacy versions, ensure compliance with information security audits, and eliminate extended support surcharges imposed by cloud providers, our MySQL consulting services seamlessly migrate your mission-critical systems to 8.4 LTS with zero downtime.
$ mysqlsh --js -e "util.checkForUpgrade('root@localhost:3306', {targetVersion: '8.4.0'})"
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The MySQL Shell util.checkForUpgrade() process completed.
Target MySQL Server Version: 8.4.0
Checking server configuration...
Checking database objects...
1) Usage of deprecated syntax and features
- Notice: 'mysql_native_password' plugin deprecated in 8.4
Action: Migrate accounts to 'caching_sha2_password'
MySQL 8.0 to 8.4 Migration: Upgrade Support and Consulting
Why Enterprise Migration Should Not Be Deferred
- Public extended support for MySQL 8.0 ended in April 2026; standard security patches and bug fixes are no longer provided.
- Optimize cloud infrastructure costs by avoiding extended support fees, and unlock next-generation performance benefits by upgrading to 8.4 LTS with our professional MySQL support.
- A planned migration managed by our expert MySQL consultants completely eliminates audit compliance risks and avoids unplanned downtime.
Pre-Migration Assessment & MySQL Consulting
- Our expert team comprehensively identifies deprecated features, syntax changes, and critical authentication shifts such as mysql_native_password deprecation.
- Conducts a database compatibility assessment across your current infrastructure, delivering a detailed enterprise risk matrix.
- Delivers an in-depth infrastructure evaluation covering server configuration variables, architecture, and storage engine compatibility.
- Prepares tailored pre-migration guidelines and strategic readiness roadmaps to guarantee a seamless transition.
Zero-Downtime Migration & Professional Process Management
- Our experienced team executes full-scale migration rehearsals in staging environments, mirroring your production workloads and application flows.
- Executes a live cutover strategy powered by advanced replication topologies to achieve zero data loss and minimal downtime.
- Performs post-migration database health verifications, applies query and system performance fine-tuning, and provides proactive support.
- Maintains a predefined, fully documented emergency rollback plan at every stage to mitigate operational risks.