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Managed MariaDB Hosting

Databases

MySQL-compatible open-source relational database

MariaDB is a community-driven MySQL-compatible relational database known for performance and reliability. ManageStacks offers managed MariaDB hosting with automated backups, replication, and security hardening.

About MariaDB

MariaDB is a robust, open-source relational database that originated as a fork of MySQL and has since evolved with its own storage engines, performance optimizations, and enterprise features. It maintains full MySQL compatibility while adding capabilities like columnar storage with the ColumnStore engine, temporal tables, and enhanced security features, making it a drop-in replacement for MySQL with significant advantages.

Trusted by organizations of all sizes, MariaDB powers everything from small web applications to large-scale enterprise workloads. Its active community, predictable release cycle, and commitment to remaining truly open source make it a dependable foundation for applications that need a proven relational database.

Key Features

  • Full MySQL compatibility with drop-in replacement support
  • Multiple storage engines including InnoDB and ColumnStore
  • Galera Cluster for synchronous multi-master replication
  • Temporal tables for built-in versioning of data
  • Advanced security with role-based access and encryption at rest
  • Query optimizer improvements over upstream MySQL

How ManageStacks Helps

ManageStacks provides production-grade MariaDB hosting with automated failover, backups, and performance tuning, so you get enterprise database reliability without a dedicated DBA.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I migrate my existing MySQL database to MariaDB on ManageStacks?+
Yes. MariaDB is fully compatible with MySQL, and ManageStacks provides migration assistance including data import tooling and configuration mapping to ensure a smooth transition.
Does ManageStacks support MariaDB Galera Cluster for high availability?+
Yes. ManageStacks offers Galera Cluster configurations for MariaDB on eligible plans, providing synchronous multi-master replication with automatic node recovery for high-availability deployments.
How are MariaDB security patches handled on ManageStacks?+
ManageStacks monitors MariaDB security advisories and applies critical patches promptly. Non-critical updates are coordinated during scheduled maintenance windows to minimize disruption.