🎙️ Welcome to the fifth episode of our MySQL Group Replication Podcast Series! Ep. 5. Limitations of MySQL Group Replication & InnoDB ClusterIn this episode, we explore the key limitations and constraints of deploying MySQL Group Replication (GR) and MySQL InnoDB Cluster in real-world environments.You'll learn: Important limitations of MySQL Group Replication that affect deployment choices. Specific challenges with multi-primary mode and high-concurrency scenarios. GTID-related restrictions and upgrade compatibility issues. Locking limitations, including gap locks, table locks, and named locks. Issues with large transactions, transaction size limits, and network constraints. Group size limits and performance considerations. Unsupported features such as replication filters and certain foreign key setups.This episode is essential for anyone planning to deploy MySQL Group Replication or InnoDB Cluster in production environments — ensuring you’re aware of potential trade-offs and design challenges.#MySQL, #GroupReplication, #InnoDBCluster, #MySQLReplication, #MySQLHighAvailability, #DatabaseClustering, #MySQLLimitations, #MySQLGroupReplication, #MySQLHA, #DatabaseReplication, #DatabaseScaling, #MySQLPodcast, #ReplicationChallenges, #OpenSourceDatabase, #HighAvailabilityThe MySQL Group Replication InnoDB Cluster Podcast Series---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ep. 1. Introduction to Group ReplicationEp. 2. Introduction to MySQL Innodb ClusterEp. 3. MySQL Group Replication Use CasesEp. 4. MySQL Group Replication requirementsEp. 5. Limitations of MySQL Group Replication InnoDB ClusterEp. 6. Comparing MySQL InnoDB Cluster with other solutionsEp. 7. Key Concepts in MySQL Group Replication InnoDB ClusterThis series is designed for DBAs, DevOps engineers, architects, and MySQL enthusiasts who want to understand MySQL high availability and clustering technologies.🔔 Subscribe for more MySQL tips and deep dives!📖 Blog: https://kedar.nitty-witty.com/blog/💬 Got questions? Drop them in the comments!