SSL mode connection speed

Discussion of open issues, suggestions and bugs regarding MyDAC (Data Access Components for MySQL) for Delphi, C++Builder, Lazarus (and FPC)
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DrMed
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SSL mode connection speed

Post by DrMed » Fri 20 Nov 2009 07:52

When using mpSSL protocol to connect to a mysql server, is it possible that the connection speed become slower than using default protocol.
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Dimon
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Post by Dimon » Fri 20 Nov 2009 13:01

Speed decreases because time is spent on encrypting/decrypting data, and also traffic is increased at the expense of a verification message for checking data integrity.
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