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PolarDB:Control parameters for DDL execution engine

Last Updated:Mar 28, 2026

Use these parameters to control how the data definition language (DDL) execution engine runs in PolarDB-X 1.0. Each parameter can be applied at the database, session, or statement level.

Parameters

ParameterTypeScopeDefaultRange
ENABLE_ASYNC_DDLBooleanDatabase, statementTRUETRUE, FALSE
PURE_ASYNC_DDL_MODEBooleanDatabase, session, statementFALSETRUE, FALSE
MAX_TABLE_PARTITIONS_PER_DBIntegerDatabase, statement1281–65535

ENABLE_ASYNC_DDL

  • Type: Boolean

  • Scope: Database, statement

  • Default: TRUE

  • Values: TRUE, FALSE

When set to TRUE (the default), PolarDB-X 1.0 uses the new DDL execution engine, and both PURE_ASYNC_DDL_MODE and MAX_TABLE_PARTITIONS_PER_DB are active.

When set to FALSE, PolarDB-X 1.0 reverts to the DDL execution engine from versions earlier than v5.3.12. In this state, PURE_ASYNC_DDL_MODE and MAX_TABLE_PARTITIONS_PER_DB have no effect. Before setting this parameter to FALSE, submit a ticket to confirm whether this change is appropriate for your environment.

Set ENABLE_ASYNC_DDL

Database level

On the Parameter Settings page in the PolarDB-X 1.0 console, update the parameter value. The change applies to the entire database. For details, see Set parameters.

Statement level

Add a hint at the beginning of the DDL statement. The parameter applies only to that statement.

/*+TDDL:cmd_extra(ENABLE_ASYNC_DDL=FALSE)*/ ALTER TABLE ...

PURE_ASYNC_DDL_MODE

  • Type: Boolean

  • Scope: Database, session, statement

  • Depends on: ENABLE_ASYNC_DDL=TRUE

  • Default: FALSE

  • Values: TRUE, FALSE

Controls whether the client waits for a DDL job to complete before receiving a response.

ValueBehaviorUse when
FALSE (default)Synchronous blocking mode. The client receives a response after the DDL job completes. If the client disconnects, the running DDL job may be interrupted.DDL operations must be compatible with ApsaraDB RDS for MySQL, or when you want the client to confirm completion before continuing.
TRUEAsynchronous mode. The client receives a response as soon as the DDL request is accepted; the job continues in the background. Run SHOW DDL to check job status. For details, see Job management statements.The client may disconnect unexpectedly, or when you want long-running DDL jobs to complete without holding a connection.

Set PURE_ASYNC_DDL_MODE

Database level

On the Parameter Settings page in the PolarDB-X 1.0 console, update the parameter value. The change applies to the entire database. For details, see Set parameters.

Session level

Run the following statements after connecting to PolarDB-X 1.0.

Enable asynchronous mode for the current session:

SET PURE_ASYNC_DDL_MODE = true;
-- or
SET PURE_ASYNC_DDL_MODE = 1;

Restore synchronous mode for the current session:

SET PURE_ASYNC_DDL_MODE = false;
-- or
SET PURE_ASYNC_DDL_MODE = 0;

Statement level

Add a hint at the beginning of the DDL statement. The parameter applies only to that statement.

/*+TDDL:cmd_extra(PURE_ASYNC_DDL_MODE=TRUE)*/ ALTER TABLE ...

MAX_TABLE_PARTITIONS_PER_DB

  • Type: Integer

  • Scope: Database, statement

  • Depends on: ENABLE_ASYNC_DDL=TRUE

  • Default: 128

  • Range: 1–65535

Sets the maximum number of table shards allowed in a single physical database. If a DDL job would cause the shard count to exceed this limit, the job stops and an error is reported.

Set MAX_TABLE_PARTITIONS_PER_DB

Database level

On the Parameter Settings page in the PolarDB-X 1.0 console, update the parameter value. The change applies to the entire database. For details, see Set parameters.

Statement level

Add a hint at the beginning of the DDL statement. The parameter applies only to that statement.

/*+TDDL:cmd_extra(MAX_TABLE_PARTITIONS_PER_DB=400)*/ CREATE TABLE ...

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