How to Install MariaDB on Ubuntu [and Start Using it] Step-by-Step

October 28, 2023

This step-by-step video tutorial demonstrates how to install MariaDB on Ubuntu 20.04 and 22.04. We cover how to install MariaDB on Ubuntu, including how to configure and start using it, as well as some best practices to follow to ensure optimal performance. MariaDB is one of the most widely used and preferred open-source Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS). Popular among newbies learning SQL databases to seasoned developers.

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# Step 1: Install MariaDB on Ubuntu by logging into your server

# Step 2: Start and enable MariaDB

# Step 3: Configure MariaDB

# Step 4: Configure a password-authenticated administrative user

# Step 5: Log in an test MariaDB by running some queries

# Step 6: Configure MariaDB for optimal performance

# Specify the InnoDB Buffer Pool Size
# Disable Swappiness
# Specify the Maximum Number of Connections
# Disable MariaDB/MySQL DNS Lookups
# Set Query Cache Size
# Set Idle Connections Value
# Enable Slow Query Logs

Congrats! You have now successfully installed MariaDB on your Ubuntu server, and learnt how to configure and start using the popular database server.

Timecodes:
0:00 Step1: Install MariaDB on Ubuntu by logging into your server
6:12 Step 2: Start and enable MariaDB
7:52 Step 3: Configure MariaDB
12:08 Step 4: Configure A Password-authenticated Administrative User
16:00 Step 5: Test MariaDB
19:39 Step 6: Configure MariaDB For Optimal Performance

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