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: Supports output in JSON , XML , or CSV formats. percona audit plugin
SHOW STATUS LIKE 'audit_log%'; -- e.g., audit_log_current_size, audit_log_buffer_size, audit_log_lost_events : : Supports output in JSON , XML , or CSV formats
-- Install plugin INSTALL PLUGIN audit_log SONAME 'audit_log.so'; : : Supports output in JSON
The is a server-side extension for MySQL and MariaDB (primarily distributed with Percona Server for MySQL) that provides comprehensive logging of database activity. Unlike the basic general query log, the audit plugin is designed for compliance, security monitoring, and forensic analysis. It captures events such as connections, queries, table accesses, and administrative actions without impacting performance as severely as the general log.
Ensure audit_log.so exists in that folder.