Microsoft Ignite 2017 - Public Preview Announcement

Microsoft officially announced the public preview of Azure Database for MySQL, alongside PostgreSQL, at its annual Ignite conference. This marked Azure's formal entry into the managed open-source relational database space.

Significance

This event signaled a significant strategic shift for Microsoft, demonstrating a strong commitment to embracing and offering managed open-source solutions as first-class citizens within its cloud ecosystem. It immediately broadened Azure's appeal to developers and enterprises heavily invested in open-source technologies.