The System Variables

The system variables in MySQL are the system parameters that modify the operation of the database runtime. These variables have two types of scope, Global Scope and Session Scope. TiDB supports all the system variables in MySQL 5.7. Most of the variables are only supported for compatibility and do not affect the runtime behaviors.

Set the system variables

You can use the SET statement to change the value of the system variables. Before you change, consider the scope of the variable. For more information, see MySQL Dynamic System Variables.

Set Global variables

Add the GLOBAL keyword before the variable or use @@global. as the modifier:

SET GLOBAL autocommit = 1;
SET @@global.autocommit = 1;

Set Session Variables

Add the SESSION keyword before the variable, use @@session. as the modifier, or use no modifier:

SET SESSION autocommit = 1;
SET @@session.autocommit = 1;
SET @@autocommit = 1;

Note: LOCAL and @@local. are the synonyms for SESSION and @@session.

The fully supported MySQL system variables in TiDB

The following MySQL system variables are fully supported in TiDB and have the same behaviors as in MySQL.

The proprietary system variables and syntaxes in TiDB

See The Proprietary System Variables and Syntax in TiDB.