> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://mariadb.com/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://mariadb.com/docs/maxscale/maxscale-quickstart-guides.md).

# Quickstart Guides

Get started with MariaDB MaxScale, the advanced database proxy. These guides provide concise instructions for installation, configuration, and understanding core concepts for new deployments.