MariaDB MaxScale
The Ultimate Database Proxy.
Overview
MariaDB MaxScale is a sophisticated database proxy that understands the MariaDB and MySQL protocols. It provides features like load balancing, automatic failover, query routing, and a database firewall. MaxScale's plugin-based architecture allows it to be highly extensible for various use cases.
✨ Key Features
- Automatic Failover and High Availability
- Read/Write Splitting
- Connection Pooling
- Database Firewall and Security Filters
- Binlog Server for replication
- Schema-based Sharding
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Deep integration with MariaDB features
- Extensible plugin architecture
- Enterprise-grade support from MariaDB Corporation
Unique Value: Provides a comprehensive suite of tools for managing the availability, scalability, and security of MariaDB and MySQL clusters.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Automatic primary database failover in a replication setup
- Transparently routing write traffic to a primary and read traffic to replicas
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Non-MySQL/MariaDB databases
- Simple connection pooling needs where a lighter tool would suffice
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more tightly integrated and feature-rich experience for MariaDB environments compared to generic or competing proxies.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
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