MySQL 8.4.x on Azure

This article provides step-by-step instructions to create an Azure Database for MySQL Flexible Server with VNet Integration and private access. After completing the steps, you will have a fully provisioned and secure MySQL server in Azure, ready for application use.

Prerequisites

• Access to the Azure Portal: https://portal.azure.com

• Azure permissions to:

  • Create Resource Groups

  • Provision Azure Database for MySQL Flexible Server

  • Create Virtual Networks (VNets) and Private Endpoints

Steps

• Log in to Azure Portal

  • Open the Azure portal and search for Azure MySQL.

    
• Create Flexible Server

  • Click Create and select Flexible Server.

    

    
• Specify Server Details

  • Resource group

  • Name

  • Region

  • Workload

• Configure Authentication

  • Select MySQL Authentication.

  • Enter a username and password.

    

    

    

    
• Configure Connectivity

  • Choose Private access (VNet Integration).

  • If VNets exist under the selected resource group, they appear automatically.

  • If no VNets exist:

    • Click Create VNet.

    • Select OK.

      
• Set Security and Tags

  • Configure preferred security settings under the Security blade.

  • Add the required tags.

• Review and Create

  • Click Review + Create to validate the configuration.

  • Click Create to start provisioning the server.

  • Wait a few minutes for the deployment to complete.

• Capture Connection Details

  • After creation, record the following for later use:

    • MySQL endpoint (private endpoint if configured)

    • Username

    • Password

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