Some assessment questions
- Who has used MySQL Proxy?
- Who has read the “getting started” article?
- Who has read the datacharmer blog?
- Who uses MySQL Proxy in production?

what can you do with MySQL Proxy
- create new commands
- filter queries (deny specific queries)
- collect statistics on usage
- implement usage quotas
- execute shell commands
- create customized logs
- implement server-side pivot tables
- start/stop a MySQL server remotely
- play movies (seriously!)
- make coffee (now, you’re kidding, right? nope)
- load balancing servers

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