Disable SSL/TLS

Overview

MariaDB SkySQL supports disabling SSL/TLS as an option:

  • By default, MariaDB SkySQL services feature data-in-transit encryption.

  • When the "Disable SSL/TLS" feature is enabled, traffic to a SkySQL service is performed in the clear. This may severely impact the confidentiality, integrity, and security of your data.

  • This feature is available for transactions topologies on AWS and GCP.

  • MariaDB recommends use of this feature only when also using AWS PrivateLink or GCP VPC.

Compatibility

  • Distributed Transactions

  • Replicated Transactions

  • Single Node Transactions

Disable SSL/TLS

  1. Understand the risks of using this feature.

  2. Launch a SkySQL service:

    • Check the "Disable SSL/TLS" checkbox.

Connect without SSL/TLS

  1. Understand the risks before connecting without SSL/TLS.

  2. Adapt standard instructions for connecting by omitting SSL, TLS, and Certificate Authority Chain parameters and options.