In its first major refresh in nearly two years, MySQL AB is set to release a new version of its flagship open source database, along with a bevy of new tools and beefed up subscription-based services.

In its first major refresh in nearly two years, MySQL is set to release a new version of its flagship open source database accompanied by a bevy of new tools and beefed-up subscription-based services.

This new Visual Studio plug-in is going to make life much easier for those that have to jump between a command line or MySQL Administrator in order to take care of their MySQL business.