MariaDB: What is a Database Proxy?

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A database proxy is an intermediate layer that sits between client applications and the database servers, directing client requests to appropriate database instances. It provides functionalities like load balancing, query routing, failover, caching, query rewriting, and more, helping to optimize performance, increase scalability, and enhance the security of database environments. MariaDB MaxScale is a database proxy included in MariaDB Enterprise.