While the MySQL Auto-Reconnect feature is both handy and interesting, it has to be used with great care, along with an understanding of the behavioral implications and side effects.
In this blog post we will discuss some of the risks of using the MySQL driver Auto-Reconnect feature, and what happens when the Tungsten Connector internal version of it is enabled.
Tungsten Connector: Auto-Reconnect Pros and Cons
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