MariaDB

MariaDB is an open-source relational database management system (RDBMS) that is a community-developed fork of MySQL. It is designed for high performance, reliability, and security, and is widely used for web applications, enterprise databases, and cloud-native environments.

Features of MariaDB:

• Fully open-source and backward compatible with MySQL.
• High-performance query engine with advanced optimizations.
• Support for various storage engines such as InnoDB, Aria, and ColumnStore.
• Strong security features including encryption, authentication plugins, and role-based access control.

Usage Instructions:

• Check MariaDB server version:
  mysql --version
• Log in to MariaDB shell:
  sudo mysql -u root
• Check systemd service status:
  sudo systemctl status mariadb
• Start/Stop/Restart MariaDB service:
  sudo systemctl start mariadb
sudo systemctl stop mariadb
sudo systemctl restart mariadb

Disclaimer:
MariaDB is distributed under the GNU General Public License (GPL). We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by MariaDB Corporation or the MariaDB Foundation. The software is provided “as is,” without warranties of any kind. Users are responsible for securing, configuring, and maintaining their MariaDB installation in compliance with all applicable licensing terms.