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<LI><H2>DBD::Multiplex
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<LI>Connects to multiple databases at once (via DBI)
<LI>Single $dbh used to access all databases
<LI>Executes each statement on each database by default
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<LI><H2>Could be configured to:
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<LI>insert into all databases but select from one
<LI>fallback to alternate database if primary is unavailable
<LI>select round-robin / or at random to distribute load
<LI>select from all and check results (pick most common)
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<LI><H2>Can be used with DBD::Proxy, either above or below
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<LI><H2>May also acquire fancy caching in later versions
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<LI><H2>Watch this space: ftp://not.tdlc.com/pub/Multiplex.pm
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<LI>developed by Thomas Kishel</UL></UL></P>
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