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This page has the timetable for the shutdown of First Generation instances and
points to resources for migrating First Generation instances to
Second Generation.
In 2016, we started offering Second Generation instances to Cloud SQL
customers. Second Generation instances offer improved performance, availability,
and storage capacity. In October, 2018, we released a tool for upgrading
First Generation instances to Second Generation. On January 29, 2019, we
deprecated First Generation instances in favor of Second Generation.
On March 25th, 2020, we fully decommissioned First Generation and no
longer support it.
Where to get help
If you have a Platinum, Gold, or Silver support package, contact our
support team. Otherwise, contact us at any time using this form.
Shutdown timetable
With any deprecation, there is a follow-up decommission where the API or service
is formally removed. The following table lists the First Generation shutdown
schedule:
Date
Event
October 30, 2018
General release of Second Generation upgrade tool
January 22, 2019
Announcement of deprecation for First Generation customers
January 29, 2019
Official deprecation for First Generation customers
February 5, 2020
No new First Generation instances can be created
March 4, 2020
Auto-upgrade of remaining First Generation instances
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