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6.6.1 Elements of MySQL Enterprise Firewall

MySQL Enterprise Firewall is based on a plugin library that includes these elements:

  • A server-side plugin named MYSQL_FIREWALL examines SQL statements before they execute and, based on the registered firewall profiles, renders a decision whether to execute or reject each statement.

  • Server-side plugins named MYSQL_FIREWALL_USERS and MYSQL_FIREWALL_WHITELIST implement INFORMATION_SCHEMA tables that provide views into the registered profiles.

  • Profiles are cached in memory for better performance. Tables in the mysql system database provide persistent backing storage of firewall data.

  • Stored procedures perform tasks such as registering firewall profiles, establishing their operational mode, and managing transfer of firewall data between the in-memory cache and persistent storage.

  • Administrative functions provide an API for lower-level tasks such as synchronizing the cache with persistent storage.

  • System variables enable firewall configuration and status variables provide runtime operational information.