ProxySQL is a powerful tool for managing MySQL and MariaDB database traffic. One of its key features is query routing, which allows you to direct queries to different backend servers based on specific rules. This can help with load balancing, read/write splitting, and optimizing database performance. Here’s a detailed explanation of how ProxySQL handles query…

ProxySQL is a high-performance, open-source proxy for MySQL and MariaDB. It sits between your application and the database servers, providing several features to enhance performance, scalability, and reliability. Here’s a comprehensive overview of ProxySQL: Key Features of ProxySQL How ProxySQL Works ProxySQL operates at Layer 7 (application layer) of the OSI model. Here’s a simplified…

ACID is an acronym that stands for Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, and Durability. These are the key properties that ensure reliable transaction processing in a database system like MySQL. Here’s a brief explanation of each property and how it applies to MySQL: Example of an ACID Transaction in MySQL Here is an example of how an…

MySQL is one of the most popular open-source relational database management systems (RDBMS). It is widely used for web applications and acts as the database component of the LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP/Python/Perl). Here’s an overview of MySQL, its key features, architecture, and common use cases: Key Features of MySQL Architecture of MySQL MySQL’s…