Blog posts by Rene Cannao on the ProxySQL blog.https://proxysql.com/en-ushttps://proxysql.com/blog/announcing-proxysql-3-0-8/https://proxysql.com/blog/announcing-proxysql-3-0-8/ProxySQL 3.0.8 introduces MySQL session-variable tracking, PostgreSQL Cluster Sync, per-server backend SSL, and mid-transaction recovery. Also announcing 3.1.8 and 4.0.8.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTRene Cannaohttps://proxysql.com/blog/proxysql-3-0-7-security-hardening/https://proxysql.com/blog/proxysql-3-0-7-security-hardening/A deep dive into the protocol hardening, credential protection, and validation improvements in ProxySQL 3.0.7.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTRene Cannaohttps://proxysql.com/blog/proxysql-3-0-7-zstd-compression/https://proxysql.com/blog/proxysql-3-0-7-zstd-compression/ProxySQL 3.0.7 adds native zstd compression for the MySQL protocol, offering better compression ratios and lower CPU overhead compared to zlib.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTRene Cannaohttps://proxysql.com/blog/announcing-proxysql-takes-over-orchestrator/https://proxysql.com/blog/announcing-proxysql-takes-over-orchestrator/ProxySQL officially takes over the maintenance and development of Orchestrator, ensuring a bright future for the industry-standard database topology management tool.Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTRene Cannaohttps://proxysql.com/blog/announcing-proxysql-3-0-7/https://proxysql.com/blog/announcing-proxysql-3-0-7/ProxySQL 3.0.7 brings protocol hardening, zstd compression, TLS certificate tracking, and new security improvements. Also announcing 3.1.7 and 4.0.7.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTRene Cannaohttps://proxysql.com/blog/proxysql-dbdeployer-intro/https://proxysql.com/blog/proxysql-dbdeployer-intro/A first look at why this project matters, why we decided to maintain it, and why supporting tools for both MySQL and PostgreSQL is part of our broader open source commitmentSat, 04 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTRene Cannaohttps://proxysql.com/blog/proxysql-316-tsdb/https://proxysql.com/blog/proxysql-316-tsdb/Built-in Time-Series Metrics, No Prometheus Required. Query Your Metrics History Directly from ProxySQLFri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTRene Cannaohttps://proxysql.com/blog/proxysql-316-ffto/https://proxysql.com/blog/proxysql-316-ffto/Fast Forward Mode Is No Longer a Blind SpotMon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTRene Cannaohttps://proxysql.com/blog/announcing-proxysql-3-0-6-multi-tier-release-strategy/https://proxysql.com/blog/announcing-proxysql-3-0-6-multi-tier-release-strategy/Today we are excited to announce the release of ProxySQL 3.0.6 Stable, alongside our new Innovative (3.1.6) and AI/MCP (4.0.6) release tiers.Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTRene Cannaohttps://proxysql.com/blog/welcome-ronald-bradford-cto/https://proxysql.com/blog/welcome-ronald-bradford-cto/We are thrilled to welcome Ronald Bradford to ProxySQL's executive team as our Chief Technology Officer, bringing extensive expertise in modern cloud-native architectures, MySQL and PostgreSQL database technologies, and vector search.Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTRene Cannaohttps://proxysql.com/blog/we-are-hiring/https://proxysql.com/blog/we-are-hiring/ProxySQL is a high-performance, highly-available protocol-aware proxy for MySQL, PostgreSQL, and wire-compatible products including RDS, RDS Aurora, Percona SerTue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTRene Cannaohttps://proxysql.com/blog/proxysql-3-0-5/https://proxysql.com/blog/proxysql-3-0-5/We’re excited to announce ProxySQL 3.0.5, our first release of 2026. As always, thank you to everyone who tested, reported issues, sent patches, and sharTue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTRene Cannaohttps://proxysql.com/blog/release-303-304/https://proxysql.com/blog/release-303-304/We shipped ProxySQL 3.0.3 and 3.0.4 close together, and while the release notes are detailed, the real story is simpler: day-to-day operation got smoother. PostFri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTRene Cannaohttps://proxysql.com/blog/database-connection-pool/https://proxysql.com/blog/database-connection-pool/Businesses often turn to caching solutions to improve database performance. It speeds up read and write operations by storing frequently accessed data in memoryTue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMTRene Cannaohttps://proxysql.com/blog/proxysql-cluster-setup/https://proxysql.com/blog/proxysql-cluster-setup/High-traffic databases present significant challenges, especially when managing and optimizing performance across large, distributed environments. According to Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMTRene Cannaohttps://proxysql.com/blog/database-failover/https://proxysql.com/blog/database-failover/When was the last time your database experienced an unexpected failover? If it was seamless, consider yourself lucky, as most organizations struggle with signifThu, 13 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMTRene Cannaohttps://proxysql.com/blog/multi-tenant-architecture/https://proxysql.com/blog/multi-tenant-architecture/As cloud applications grow in scale and complexity, multi-tenant architecture has become essential for organizations prioritizing cost efficiency, scalability, Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMTRene Cannaohttps://proxysql.com/blog/brussels-2025-fosdem/https://proxysql.com/blog/brussels-2025-fosdem/The ProxySQL team gathered in Brussels around FOSDEM 2025 — connecting with brilliant minds, sharing ideas, and enjoying great food together.Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMTRene Cannaohttps://proxysql.com/blog/proxysql-performance-tuning/https://proxysql.com/blog/proxysql-performance-tuning/Optimizing database interactions is critical to maintaining operational efficiency. According to Gartner, the global Database Management Systems (DBMS) market iThu, 16 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMTRene Cannaohttps://proxysql.com/blog/database-sharding/https://proxysql.com/blog/database-sharding/As businesses grow, so do their data needs. A small application that once handled a few users can quickly evolve into a system that supports thousands—or even mMon, 30 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMTRene Cannaohttps://proxysql.com/blog/mysql-high-availability/https://proxysql.com/blog/mysql-high-availability/A single hour of downtime costs companies an average of $300,000, with critical systems like databases bearing the brunt of this risk. MySQL, widely used for maWed, 04 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMTRene Cannaohttps://proxysql.com/blog/database-security/https://proxysql.com/blog/database-security/As of 2024, MySQL ranks as the second most popular database management system globally. MySQL has become a go-to choice for database management due to its deWed, 20 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMTRene Cannaohttps://proxysql.com/blog/improve-database-performance/https://proxysql.com/blog/improve-database-performance/The efficiency of a company's database systems is not just an IT concern but a central business issue. Slow databases can drag down the entire user experience, Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMTRene Cannaohttps://proxysql.com/blog/proxysql-features/https://proxysql.com/blog/proxysql-features/Are you facing challenges managing your MySQL database as user traffic increases? As more users and applications connect, performance can slow down, leading to Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMTRene Cannaohttps://proxysql.com/blog/proxysql-expands-database-support-to-postgresql-in-version-3-0-0-alpha/https://proxysql.com/blog/proxysql-expands-database-support-to-postgresql-in-version-3-0-0-alpha/The reigning champion of MySQL proxies, ProxySQL, has set its sights to conquer new territory. Today marks the dawn of a new era as ProxySQL unveils its 3.0.0-AMon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMTRene Cannaohttps://proxysql.com/blog/optimize-mysql/https://proxysql.com/blog/optimize-mysql/MySQL is a widely used database management tool; however, as your application grows, maintaining optimal performance may become more challenging.  ThankfullyWed, 18 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMTRene Cannaohttps://proxysql.com/blog/database-proxy/https://proxysql.com/blog/database-proxy/Are you tired of MySQL bottlenecks slowing down your application? Then, it's time your organization uses a database proxy.  ProxySQL is a high-performance opMon, 16 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMTRene Cannaohttps://proxysql.com/blog/releasing-proxysql-v2-6-4/https://proxysql.com/blog/releasing-proxysql-v2-6-4/Announcing the Release of ProxySQL Version 2.6.4! We are excited to announce the release of ProxySQL v2.6.4, the latest stable version of our high-performance,Tue, 27 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMTRene Cannaohttps://proxysql.com/blog/database-proxies/https://proxysql.com/blog/database-proxies/The internet surrounds us in today’s digital world, so much so that not a single task is complete without a simple Google search. We lean on the internet for vaSun, 25 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMTRene Cannaohttps://proxysql.com/blog/managing-proxysql-admin-credentials-a-guide-to-admin-admin_credentials/https://proxysql.com/blog/managing-proxysql-admin-credentials-a-guide-to-admin-admin_credentials/Introduction Admin credentials serve as the gateway to ProxySQL's configuration, granting users unparalleled control over its functionalities. However, the impMon, 06 May 2024 00:00:00 GMTRene Cannaohttps://proxysql.com/blog/optimizing-database-performance-with-proxysql-query-rewrite/https://proxysql.com/blog/optimizing-database-performance-with-proxysql-query-rewrite/In the realm of database management, optimizing performance is paramount to ensuring smooth operations and preventing potential disruptions. One tool that has eFri, 03 May 2024 00:00:00 GMTRene Cannaohttps://proxysql.com/blog/enhancing-database-security-with-proxysql-2-6-0-caching_sha2_password/https://proxysql.com/blog/enhancing-database-security-with-proxysql-2-6-0-caching_sha2_password/Enhancing Database Security with ProxySQL 2.6.0: Introducing caching_sha2_password Authentication In the digital age, where data breaches are increasingly commTue, 26 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMTRene Cannaohttps://proxysql.com/blog/proxysql-total-and-essential-training-november-and-december-2020/https://proxysql.com/blog/proxysql-total-and-essential-training-november-and-december-2020/Immerse yourself in the world of ProxySQL with our two-day ProxySQL Total Training.Tue, 20 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMTRene Cannaohttps://proxysql.com/blog/proxysql-participando-en-eslibre-2020/https://proxysql.com/blog/proxysql-participando-en-eslibre-2020/ProxySQL participará en la próxima edición del evento open source “ESLIBRE”, que tendrá lugar los días 18th & 19th de Septiembre. La fecha coincidirá con el “SoSun, 13 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMTRene Cannaohttps://proxysql.com/blog/proxysql-speaking-at-eslibre-2020/https://proxysql.com/blog/proxysql-speaking-at-eslibre-2020/ProxySQL will be taking part in the upcoming EsLibre, open source event on the 18th & 19th of September. The date also coincides with ‘Software Freedom Day’ whiSun, 13 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMTRene Cannaohttps://proxysql.com/blog/proxysql-public-training-september-2020/https://proxysql.com/blog/proxysql-public-training-september-2020/Owing to the success and feedback we received from our last training course, we will be running another 2 sessions, both for European, as we well as Pacific TimFri, 21 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMTRene Cannaohttps://proxysql.com/blog/releasing-proxysql-2-0-13/https://proxysql.com/blog/releasing-proxysql-2-0-13/ProxySQL is proud to announce the release of the latest stable version of ProxySQL 2.0.13 on the 15th of July 2020 ProxySQL is a high performance, high availabWed, 15 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMTRene Cannaohttps://proxysql.com/blog/proxysql-public-training-21st-22nd-july/https://proxysql.com/blog/proxysql-public-training-21st-22nd-july/Get yourself, or your team, trained by our Professional ProxySQL Trainers who have built and actively maintain ProxySQL in our upcoming total Training course.Fri, 10 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMTRene Cannaohttps://proxysql.com/blog/testing-performance-of-mysql-group-replication/https://proxysql.com/blog/testing-performance-of-mysql-group-replication/MySQL Group Replication is a hot topic in MySQL ecosystem. We have been evaluating it in , and it is now time to evaluate its performance, especially now that iThu, 02 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMTRene Cannao