Hi all With permission, a plug for an upcoming MySQL/MariaDB workshop in Melbourne. LUV members receive a 10% discount. This workshop is only a few weeks away, so pretty much last chance to get in! Melbourne - http://openquery.com/training/location/melbourne - Thu 13 Feb + Fri 14 Feb MySQL/MariaDB Backup, Recovery and Replication Workshop incl. Galera (AUD 975 + GST, PC lab) More info on this workshop: http://openquery.com.au/course/2014-02/australia/melbourne/mariadb-backup-re... Specifically, the Galera synchronous replication system is covered and various working environments are set up as part of the workshop. Follow the links for more details and booking - if you have any questions, do ask! Regards, Arjen. -- Arjen Lentz, Exec.Director @ Open Query (http://openquery.com.au) Australian peace of mind for your MySQL/MariaDB infrastructure. Follow us http://openquery.com.au/blog/ & http://twitter.com/openquery