# MaxScale Architecture

- [About MariaDB MaxScale](https://mariadb.com/docs/maxscale/maxscale-architecture/mariadb-maxscale-guide.md): Learn the fundamental concepts of MariaDB MaxScale. This guide explains its role as a database proxy, its plugin-based architecture, and how it manages database connections.
- [MariaDB MaxScale Overview](https://mariadb.com/docs/maxscale/maxscale-architecture/mariadb-maxscale-overview.md): Get a high-level view of MariaDB MaxScale features. Explore how it handles load balancing, high availability, and security to optimize your database infrastructure.


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