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M-compatible Database System Overview

M-compatible is an enhanced version of GaussDB. It adds data types, syntax, and functions to meet enterprise customers' requirements for high performance, reliability, security, intelligence, scalability, and easy migration.

The logical architecture of the M-compatible database inherits that of GaussDB. For details, see "Database System Overview > Database Logical Architecture" in Developer Guide.

For details about how to design databases and schemas, see the relevant content in "MySQL Compatibility Description > Overview of MySQL Compatibility > Overview of M-compatible Mode" in Compatibility Description.