Creating a ProxySQL Database
This page covers the configuration specific to ProxySQL — its Database Mode and any engine-specific settings shown below. The rest of the creation flow — opening the wizard, namespace and name, version, machine profile, storage, and optional features — is the same for every engine and is documented in Common Steps.
Database Mode
Select the topology under Database Mode. Two modes are available:
- Standalone — A single-node instance. Best for development or low-traffic workloads.
- Replicaset — A multi-node cluster for high availability. Set the Number of Replicas (e.g.,
3).
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Number of Replicas | Number of nodes in the cluster (e.g., 3). Required for Replicaset. |
Backend
ProxySQL proxies traffic to a backend MySQL-family cluster.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Backend | Reference to the backend database the proxy fronts. |
| Sync Users | Toggle on to synchronize users from the backend. |
Create a ProxySQL Database
- Open the wizard and select ProxySQL — see Getting Started and Select a Database Type.
- Set the namespace and name.
- Pick the database version and the Database Mode described above, then set the machine profile and storage — see Configure the Database.
- Optionally configure Advanced Configuration (labels, deletion policy, credentials, point-in-time recovery) and Additional Options (monitoring, backup, TLS, gateway).
- Click Deploy.