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The following sections describe the elements of MySQL Enterprise Firewall, discuss how to install and use it, and provide reference information for its elements. 

## 6.4.7.1 Elements of MySQL Enterprise Firewall 

MySQL Enterprise Firewall is based on a plugin library that includes these elements: 

•A server-side plugin named MYSQL_FIREWALL  examines SQL statements before they execute and, based on the registered firewall profiles, renders a decision whether to execute or reject each statement. 

