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Upgrade database version

Upgrading moves a cluster to a newer engine version for its performance, security, and feature improvements. FPT Database Engine currently supports one upgrade path: MariaDB to MariaDB 10.9.

Scope and limitations​

  • Applies to MariaDB only. Other engines do not show the upgrade control.
  • MariaDB 10.9 is the only target version.
  • Downgrades and upgrades to other versions are not supported.
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An upgrade cannot be rolled back. Take a full backup first and confirm it completed, because restoring that backup is your only route back to the previous version.

Prerequisites​

  • IAM permission to manage and update the cluster.
  • A completed full backup of the cluster.
  • All applications disconnected from the database.
  • Application compatibility with MariaDB 10.9 verified.

Upgrade the cluster​

  1. Log in to FPT Cloud Portal and open the Database List page.

  2. Select the MariaDB cluster you want to upgrade. The Overview page shows the current version with an Upgrade icon beside it.

    Cluster Overview page with the Upgrade icon next to the version

  3. Click the Upgrade icon. The dialog shows the current version and the target version.

    Upgrade dialog showing current and target MariaDB versions

  4. Select the target version, type the confirmation keyword, then click Upgrade.

The cluster status changes to Updating and the cluster restarts automatically during the process. Do not connect to the database or change it while the upgrade runs.

When the status returns to Running, the cluster is on the new version.

If the upgrade fails, restore from the backup you took beforehand.

Next steps​