Readyset is thrilled to announce the availability of MySQL database support in Readyset Cloud! This marks a significant milestone for MySQL users who have long sought an efficient way to speed up their database queries while reducing operational costs.

Boost MySQL Performance with Readyset Cloud

Readyset Cloud provides a future-proof solution for MySQL users looking to boost performance without being constrained by the lack of native caching and expensive alternatives. By offloading read query processing to Readyset, customers can get 100x or more reduction in query latencies and reduce their database infrastructure workload by up to 80%. When compared to a typical read replica, a single Readyset Cloud instance can speed up queries by orders of magnitude and allow upstream MySQL instances to handle more traffic with significantly fewer resources.

With Readyset Cloud, MySQL users can now seamlessly integrate caching into their existing database infrastructure with ZERO code changes to existing applications or workflows. Readyset Cloud supports AWS RDS for MySQL and self-hosted MySQL instances from Day 0, making it an ideal solution for businesses running their databases in those commonly used environments.

MySQL has earned its place as one of the most widely-used databases globally, powering everything from small websites to large-scale applications. Its open-source nature, reliability, and scalability make it a top choice for developers, startups, and enterprises alike. Its flexibility, ease of use, and extensive support for SQL querying have made it the go-to solution for developers seeking a cost-effective, high-performance database system.

As more businesses move their database workloads to the cloud and scale their operations, MySQL remains a key component of their technology stack. However, with the growing demands of data-heavy applications, even MySQL databases can struggle to keep up, especially when handling high query volumes. Read replicas can help, but only to a certain extent, without getting prohibitively expensive. This is where caching comes into play, providing a way to reduce load on databases and dramatically improve query performance.

Bridging the Caching Gap Left by MySQL 8.0

The support for MySQL on Readyset Cloud comes at a crucial time. The release of MySQL 8.0 removed the native query caching feature. While the MySQL team made this change to address issues related to scalability and cache invalidation, it left many MySQL users searching for alternative caching solutions. With MySQL 5.7 officially reaching end-of-life in October last year, Readyset team has been getting an increasing number of requests to bring its full-managed caching solution, Readyset Cloud, to fill in the gap left by the discontinuation of native caching. 

Readyset Cloud fits perfectly as the external caching layer that requires ZERO application code changes to implement. It provides a powerful & modern caching solution for MySQL databases, enabling businesses to handle higher query volumes while boosting performance by orders of magnitude. By offloading repetitive queries to the cache, Readyset dramatically reduces the strain on upstream MySQL databases, ensuring sub-millisecond response times for most SQL queries and a more seamless user experience. This is particularly beneficial for high-traffic applications where performance and uptime are critical.

Readyset and ProxySQL Integration for Elevated MySQL Scalability and Performance

As part of this release, we are equally excited to announce the availability of integration with ProxySQL - a high-performance proxy designed specifically for MySQL, providing advanced query routing capabilities that significantly enhance database performance and scalability. Readyset team has built a new scheduler to take advantage of one of its key features - query routing. This allows customers to intelligently distribute SQL queries across multiple MySQL servers, balancing load, optimizing resource utilization and, most importantly, seamlessly adopting Readyset. Below is an example that combines Readyset with ProxySQL in a customer environment.

Enhance MySQL Performance Today with Readyset Cloud

With Readyset Cloud’s caching solution now available for MySQL, businesses of all sizes can experience dramatic improvements in both query performance and reduced database load. Whether you’re using AWS RDS for MySQL, or a self-hosted solution, Readyset Cloud offers a seamless and powerful caching option that enhances query performance without the need for any changes to your database or application code.

It’s time to take your MySQL database performance to the next level. Book a demo today!