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  • MariaDB – Continuous Availability

    Is it possible to have continuous availability in your data layer? It is critical to almost every organisation that their data is available and serves the needs of the business and customers at every moment of every day. The 9’s of Uptime Many people claim they have five 9’s of uptime and then a few…

  • MariaDB MaxScale - Replica Rebuild – Part 1

    Part 1  –  Install MaxScale This multi-part series breaks down each section into easy logical steps. MaxScale MaxScale is a fantastic product produced by MariaDB, which has, over time, been developed into a must-have tool for anyone running MariaDB. It is unfair to think of it as ‘just’ a database proxy as it brings with…

  • MariaDB MaxScale – High Availability – Part 1

    MaxScale is a fantastic tool to bring high availability to your database layer, but, it is also important to make sure your MaxScale server is not a Single Point of Failure (spof). To protect against this, you can run two, or more MaxScale servers and configure your application to connect to them both without the need…

  • MaxScale Multiplexing and Caching – Part 8

    Riley closes the series by summarizing the essential principles for building a high-concurrency MariaDB architecture with MaxScale. The author distills the practical lessons from all previous parts into clear, actionable guidance, covering thread tuning, backend sizing, multiplexing safety, caching strategy, and how to balance performance with correctness.

  • MaxScale vs ProxySQL – Technical Comparison

    When evaluating database proxies for MariaDB, it’s critical to understand the nuanced differences between MaxScale and ProxySQL. While both solutions handle query routing and connection pooling, MaxScale offers a comprehensive, enterprise-grade feature set designed for high-availability, large-scale deployments. This section positions MaxScale as the clear choice for mission-critical workloads, backed by verifiable documentation and real-world…

  • Mentoring in a Workplace

    Mentoring in the workplace fosters growth, confidence, and stronger teams. This guide explores the types of mentoring, how to structure sessions, and the tangible benefits for both mentors and mentees. Whether you’re launching a formal program or supporting informal relationships, discover how mentoring can transform your organisation from within.

  • Running MariaDB on VMware: A Comprehensive Guide & Best Practices

    Virtualising MariaDB on VMware vSphere / ESXi unlocks major benefits — like scalable provisioning, high availability, and more efficient hardware utilization. But without careful tuning, databases can suffer from latency, I/O bottlenecks, and resource contention. In this guide, Kester Riley outlines a holistic approach to building MariaDB VMs for performance and reliability.