# MariaDB MaxScale Reviews
**Vendor:** MariaDB  
**Category:** [Load Balancing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/load-balancing)  
**Average Rating:** 4.8/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 2
## About MariaDB MaxScale
MariaDB MaxScale is a database proxy that extends the high availability, scalability, and security of MariaDB Server while at the same time simplifying application development by decoupling it from underlying database infrastructure.




## MariaDB MaxScale Reviews
  ### 1. Database proxy that made managing MariaDB simple

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Albert P. | System Manager | Principal Software Architect, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 04, 2023

**What do you like best about MariaDB MaxScale?**

Simplifies application development by decoupling DB Management of App layer

**What do you dislike about MariaDB MaxScale?**

Logs of maxscale sometimes are a bit hard to follow

**What problems is MariaDB MaxScale solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Decouples the application layer from the database management making it very easy to setup for eg replication

  ### 2. Great at handleing clients request

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Danielle G. | Manager, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** January 18, 2019

**What do you like best about MariaDB MaxScale?**

It makes my life much easier. It actually substantially imoroves the scalability of the server. Again it helps the interface between the database administrator and the application developer because it's standard interface that can stay there as either side evolves their own needs.

**What do you dislike about MariaDB MaxScale?**

It has a slight lag but overall it is a great tool that I will continue to use.

**What problems is MariaDB MaxScale solving and how is that benefiting you?**

It is a great way to keep everything updated and in the lope


## MariaDB MaxScale Discussions
  - [What is MariaDB MaxScale used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-mariadb-maxscale-used-for)

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## MariaDB MaxScale Features
**Usability - Load Balancing**
- User Interface Design
- Setup Simplicity
- Platform Integration
- Container Support

**Performance Optimization - Load Balancing**
- Global Load Balancing
- Dynamic Resource Allocation
- Server Health Monitoring
- Disaster Recovery

**Security & Compliance - Load Balancing**
- SSL/TLS Termination
- Application Firewall Integration
- DDoS Mitigation
- Access Control
- IP Whitelisting/Blacklisting

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