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RDS for MySQL
A fully-managed MySQL database that's easy to set up, run and scale — managed by DDS on Huawei Cloud, hosted in MENA.
100%
MySQL compatible
3x
Performance at high load
<60s
Failover (RTO)
99.95%+
Availability SLA
01 — Overview
The world's most popular database, fully managed
RDS for MySQL is a fully-managed database in the cloud, built on the world's most popular open-source database. Huawei Cloud handles the setup, backups, security patches and maintenance — so your team doesn't have to. It's 100% compatible with native MySQL, so existing applications work without changes.
An intelligent 'DBA Assistant' watches for problems, analyzes slow queries and helps you tune performance automatically — with primary/standby failover under 60 seconds, three copies of your data and zero-data-loss replication. DDS sets it up on Huawei Cloud, sized for your workload and hosted close to your users in MENA.
02 — Deployment options
Pick the instance type that fits
Single, primary/standby or read-replica instances — with flexible yearly, monthly or pay-per-use billing.
Primary / standby
Hot-standby pair with automatic failover under 60s and three data copies for production HA.
Production HARead replicas
Offload heavy read traffic to replicas to scale throughput for busy apps.
Scale readsSecure & certified
Encryption in transit and at rest, with 15+ security certifications and zero-data-loss replication.
15+ certifications03 — Benefits & business impact
What RDS for MySQL does for your business
Easy to set up & scale
Create a database from the console in minutes and scale storage automatically as you grow.
Business impactYour team ships features faster instead of spending time on database administration.
Up to 3x performance
In high-concurrency scenarios, RDS delivers up to triple the performance of a self-managed database.
Business impactYour app stays fast during traffic spikes, protecting sales and user experience.
Built-in high availability
Hot-standby architecture with failover in under 60 seconds and three copies of your data.
Business impactYou avoid costly downtime and data loss, keeping the business running 24/7.
Lower cost than self-managed
No hardware to buy, no software to install and upgrade — administration is simplified.
Business impactYou cut both capital and staffing costs compared with running your own database.
Intelligent DBA Assistant
Automatic fault diagnosis, tablespace analysis and slow-SQL insights help you tune performance.
Business impactYou catch and fix database issues before they affect customers.
Flexible pricing
Pay-as-you-go or yearly/monthly subscription, across single, primary/standby and read-replica instances.
Pay-as-you-goYearly / monthly
Business impactYou match database cost to real usage and scale up only when you need to.
04 — Use cases
A reliable database for demanding apps
E-commerce
Handle sales spikes and high concurrency without downtime or data loss.
Mobile apps & games
Serve millions of users with fast response and high reliability.
IoT platforms
Support large numbers of connected devices writing data at scale.
SaaS backends
A managed, scalable data layer for multi-tenant SaaS products.
Migrate from self-managed
Move off self-hosted MySQL with GTID support and MyISAM-to-InnoDB migration.
Industries that benefit
E-commerce · Mobile & Gaming · IoT · Financial Services · SaaS
05 — FAQ
RDS for MySQL, answered
Do I need to change my app?
No — RDS for MySQL is 100% compatible with native MySQL, so existing apps work as-is.
Who handles backups and updates?
Huawei Cloud does — backups, patches and maintenance are managed for you, with DDS supporting your team.
What happens if a server fails?
A standby instance takes over automatically, typically in under 60 seconds, with no data loss thanks to semi-synchronous replication.
Which MySQL versions are supported?
Mainstream MySQL versions are supported, with GTID support and transparent migration from MyISAM to InnoDB. DDS confirms the right version for you.
How secure is my data?
Data is encrypted in transit and at rest, with three redundant copies and 15+ security certifications including ISO/IEC 27034 and CSA STAR.
How does DDS help?
DDS sets up RDS for MySQL on Huawei Cloud in MENA, migrates your data, sizes the instance, tunes performance and supports your team.
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