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Configuring MySQL®

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Updated at December 10, 2025
  • How do I set a time zone?

  • How do I set SQL mode?

  • What value should I set for innodb_buffer_pool_size?

  • How do I disable InnoDB strict mode?

  • How do I change character sets and collation rules?

  • How do I configure other settings?

How do I set a time zone?How do I set a time zone?

Time zones are set as UTC offsets. For example, use '+03:00' for Moscow. Time zone names are not supported.

For more information, see this MySQL® article.

How do I set SQL mode?How do I set SQL mode?

Follow the steps described in Managing databases.

What value should I set for innodb_buffer_pool_size?What value should I set for innodb_buffer_pool_size?

We recommend to set it within the following limits:

  • Minimum: 25% of the host RAM.
  • Maximum: 75% of the host RAM, provided that at least 1 to 1.6 GB are free for running queries, monitoring, and system processes.

How do I disable InnoDB strict mode?How do I disable InnoDB strict mode?

By default, InnoDB strict mode is enabled. If you disable it with MySQL® tools, the following error will occur:

Mysql query error: (1227) Access denied; you need (at least one of) the SYSTEM_VARIABLES_ADMIN or SESSION_VARIABLES_ADMIN privilege(s) for this operation (400)

To disable strict mode, change the innodb_strict_mode value via the Yandex Cloud interfaces. Also, make sure your configuration contains no command that disables strict mode, such as $connection–>queryExecute("SET innodb_strict_mode=0");.

How do I change character sets and collation rules?How do I change character sets and collation rules?

Follow the steps described in Managing databases.

How do I configure other settings?How do I configure other settings?

The MySQL® settings you can update are listed in this article. To change their values, use one of the available interfaces, such as the management console, CLI, API, or Terraform. For this, follow the steps outlined in Updating a cluster.

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