YugabyteDB includes a built-in connection pooler, YSQL Connection Manager. Because the manager is bundled with the product, it is convenient to manage, monitor, and configure the server connections without additional third-party tools. When combined with [smart drivers](/stable/develop/drivers-orms/smart-drivers/), YSQL Connection Manager simplifies application architecture and enhances developer productivity.

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    title="Best practices"
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    title="Observability"
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    title="Migrate"
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  {{<index/item
    title="Troubleshoot"
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