Port 9312
SphinxQL
SphinxQL is a SQL-like query language used by the Sphinx search server to efficiently retrieve indexed data. It enables developers to perform complex full-text searches and data manipulations, similar to interacting with a traditional relational database. Typically communicating over port 9312, SphinxQL offers a robust solution for integrating scalable, high-performance full-text search capabilities into applications..
Technical Details
SphinxQL is a query language modeled after SQL designed specifically for the Sphinx search engine. It allows developers to perform search queries using familiar SQL syntax, making it straightforward to integrate into existing systems that rely on relational databases. Clients can query the search indexes, perform filtering, sorting, and other operations efficiently.
Sphinx search server listens on port 9312 by default for SphinxQL connections via the MySQL protocol, allowing compatibility with many MySQL clients and libraries. This design facilitates rapid integration and leverages existing tools. The server supports full-text searching, phrase queries, relevance scoring, and various other search optimization features.
Beyond simple querying, SphinxQL supports data manipulation instructions, including inserting and updating index contents dynamically. This functionality helps maintain up-to-date search indexes with minimal latency, supporting real-time search applications in high-demand environments.