MariaDB: A Brief Introduction
MariaDB is an open-source relational database management system (RDBMS) derived from MySQL. It is crafted to be a swift, scalable, and dependable database system, well-suited for diverse applications. MariaDB is widely chosen for web development, data storage, and numerous software projects owing to its performance and comprehensive feature set.
Installing MariaDB on Arch-Based Linux
You can easily install MariaDB on Arch-based Linux distributions, such as Arch Linux and Manjaro, using the Arch User Repository (AUR) and the yay package manager. Here's how to do it:
Open a terminal.
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Update the package repository information:
Installing MariaDB with pacman Package Manager
You can easily install MariaDB on Arch-based Linux distributions, such as Arch Linux and Manjaro, using the pacman package manager. Here's how to do it:
Open a terminal.
Update the package repository information:
sudo pacman -Syu
After Updating the packages:
- Install MariaDB using pacman:
sudo pacman -S mariadb
- Database Initialization
sudo mariadb-install-db --user=MySQL --basedir=/usr --datadir=/var/lib/mariadb
During the installation process, you will be prompted to confirm the installation and resolve dependencies. Please review and proceed with the installation.
After completing the installation, enable and start the MariaDB service:
sudo systemctl start mariadb
- To enhance the security of your MariaDB installation and establish the root password, by executing the following command:
sudo mariadb-secure-installation
- MariaDB is now installed and operational on your Arch-based Linux system. You can access it using the below command:
mariadb -u root -p
Congratulations! You have successfully installed MariaDB on your Arch-based Linux system using the pacman package manager. You can now utilize it to create your applications and projects.
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