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Let’s try Azure Database for MySQL <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Did you know that you can run MySQL on Microsoft Azure for free for 30 days with a $200 credit? In this first blog I’ll show how to create a MySQL Server and provide few information related to this service. In futures blogs I’ll present insights regarding MySQL performances and backup\/recovery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s start by registering ourselves<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The registration process lasts approximately 5 to 10 minutes. We simply have to enter our contacts details as well as our credit card details. Don\u2019t worry, no fees are automatically charged. Once your 200$ credit limit used, Microsoft will ask us if we want to keep on with the payment of the additional fees.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In order to register ourselves on Microsoft Azure, we can simply go on the following URL: https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-us\/services\/mysql\/<\/a> and click on “Try Azure Database for MySQL free” and “Start free”. Then we enter our contact details such as country, name, surname, phone number, e-mail address, address, aso… Once finished, we will see a screen looking like the one below. We simply have to select the time zone and if we want to join a Q&A session. <\/p>\n\n\n

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You’re ready to start with Azure!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Our first MySQL Server on Azure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once the registration process ended, it’s time to create our first MySQL Server on Azure. Log in into Microsoft Azure and enter \u201cmysql\u201d in the research field as shown below and select \u201cAzure Database for MySQL servers\u201d.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Select “Azure Database for MySQL Server”<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Once “Azure Database for MySQL servers” selected, we simply have to click on “Create Azure Database for MySQL Server” on the next screen. We now have to select the deployment option. As shown below, we have the choice between the two following options: <\/p>\n\n\n\n