What is Percona XtraDB Cluster?
Percona XtraDB Cluster (PXC) is a high availability, open-source, MySQL clustering solution that helps enterprises minimize unexpected downtime and data loss, reduce costs, and improve the performance and scalability of database environments. The vendor states PXC can support critical business applications in the most demanding public, private, and hybrid cloud environments.
Percona XtraDB Cluster (PXC) aims to preserve, secure, and protect data and revenue streams by providing the highest level of availability for business-critical applications. PXC is designed to help increase efficiency, eliminate license fees, and lower total cost of investment, helping users meet budget constraints. Integrated tools enable users to optimize, maintain, and monitor a cluster, so as to ensure users get the most out of their MySQL environment.