Press This WordPress Community Podcast Is Your Site Ready For MySQL 5.7's EoL?
Sep 26, 2023
Discover the critical transition from MySQL 5.7 to 8.0 and its impact on WordPress sites. Explore the importance of updating database versions for site security. Learn about the steps for upgrading to MySQL 8, including testing compatibility and performance. Find out how to prepare for the MySQL upgrade and hosting options. Understand the necessary preparations for downtime during the upgrade process.
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1 2 3 4 5
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
WordPress Origin Stories and the Importance of Updating Database Versions
01:34 • 2min
Upgrading to MySQL 8: Testing and Compatibility
03:57 • 5min
Preparing for the MySQL Upgrade and Hosting Options
09:24 • 3min
Preparing for Downtime During the Upgrade Process
11:58 • 12min