MariaDB

MariaDB Server is an open-source relational database management system designed for reliable, high-performance data storage and application development. It is widely used for web applications, enterprise workloads, content management systems, and business applications that require a secure and scalable SQL database. This Azure Virtual Machine provides MariaDB Server 12 Rolling pre-installed on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, allowing you to deploy a production-ready database server within minutes.

Who it's for

Database administrators, software developers, DevOps engineers, cloud architects, enterprises, startups, educational institutions, and organizations building SQL-based applications, APIs, and web services.

Problems it solves

• Provides a reliable relational database for business-critical applications.
• Reduces deployment time with a pre-configured and hardened installation.
• Simplifies database management for cloud-hosted applications.

Key benefits

• High-performance SQL database engine.
• Supports ACID-compliant transactions and replication.
• Compatible with MySQL client tools and applications.
• Suitable for web, enterprise, analytics, and development workloads.
• Secure and optimized Ubuntu 26.04 LTS environment.
• Ready for immediate deployment on Microsoft Azure.

What's included

• MariaDB Server 12 Rolling pre-installed.
• Ubuntu 26.04 LTS.
• Security-hardened operating system.
• Latest available MariaDB packages from the official repository.
• Deploy in minutes with minimal configuration.
• Category: Databases / Developer Tools

Usage instructions

1. Connect to the Azure Virtual Machine using SSH.
2. Verify that MariaDB is running:
sudo systemctl status mariadb
3. Verify the installed version:
mariadb --version
4. Verify the server version:
sudo mariadb -e "SELECT VERSION();"
5. Connect to the database server:
sudo mariadb
6. The default MariaDB service listens on port 3306.
7. Connect remotely using your preferred MySQL/MariaDB client after allowing TCP port 3306 in the Azure Network Security Group if remote access is required.

Free 24/7 support

This Azure Virtual Machine includes free 24/7 technical support from ASPB Services for deployment assistance, maintenance guidance, and image-related issues.

Disclaimer

MariaDB Server is open-source software licensed under GPL v2. This Azure Marketplace image is provided by ASPB Services and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the MariaDB Foundation or MariaDB plc. The software is provided "as is" under its respective license terms. Customers are responsible for complying with the applicable open-source license. Free 24/7 support is provided by ASPB Services and not by the upstream project.

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