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Step 1Open the server Apps tab
Select your VPS, open the Apps tab, and start a new app deployment. Keep sensitive server details hidden before capturing or sharing screenshots.
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MariaDB
Database512MB+ RAM
Community-developed MySQL fork with enhanced features
databasesqlrelationalmariadbmysql-compatible
Deploy MariaDB in 3 Steps
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Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
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Select MariaDB
Choose from our template library
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Deploy & Configure
Fill in settings and click Deploy
No Docker knowledge required
Step-by-step deployment guide
Deploy MariaDB on a VPS with Server Compass
Use the MariaDB template in Server Compass to deploy a persistent MariaDB database on your VPS, then verify it from the app detail and DB Admin view.
About 5 minutesBrowser verified
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Step 2Choose an app template
Click New App and choose the template deployment path so Server Compass can load the built-in catalog.
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Step 3Search for MariaDB
Use the template picker search to find MariaDB in the Server Compass template catalog.
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Step 4Select the MariaDB template
Choose the MariaDB template. Server Compass fills the Docker image, persistent volume, database name, database user, and generated credentials.
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Step 5Review the generated database settings
Confirm the app name, host port, database name, username, and generated passwords. In the pilot run, the app was named mariadb-demo and the host port was changed to 13307 to avoid conflicts.
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Step 6Deploy MariaDB
Review the final settings, click Deploy Now, and let Server Compass create the MariaDB container and persistent volume on the VPS.
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Step 7Watch the deployment progress
Keep the deployment modal open while Server Compass prepares the project, pulls the Docker image, starts the container, and checks the service status.
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Step 8Confirm the database is running
After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the MariaDB app is marked Running with its database connection section available.
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Step 9Open DB Admin to verify access
Open the MariaDB app details and switch to DB Admin. Seeing the DB Admin screen return OK confirms Server Compass can reach the deployed database service without exposing the generated passwords.
After MariaDB Opens
- Copy the masked external connection string only when you are ready to connect from a trusted client.
- Use DB Admin, the mariadb/mysql CLI, or your application container to create schemas and tables.
- Keep the generated root and app passwords in Server Compass and avoid pasting them into screenshots or docs.
- Restrict external access later if the database only needs to be reachable from Docker apps on the same server.
Verified Result
Server Compass showed one running MariaDB container, host port 13307 mapped to container port 3306, and the DB Admin page returned OK for the deployed app database.
MariaDB deployment questions
What does the MariaDB template deploy?
It deploys the official MariaDB Docker image with persistent storage, an initial database, an app user, and generated passwords.
Which port did the pilot use?
The pilot used host port 13307 mapped to MariaDB port 3306 to avoid conflicts with any existing database service.
Should this become a blog post?
No. The deployment guide should live on the MariaDB template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.
Terminal Deployment
MariaDB CLI Deployment
Deploy MariaDB the traditional way with SSH and Docker Compose.
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Connect to Your Remote Server
Begin by establishing a secure connection to your server through the terminal.
terminal
# Access your VPS
ssh root@YOUR_SERVER_IP
# With SSH key authentication
ssh -i ~/.ssh/your-private-key root@YOUR_SERVER_IPFirst time? Ensure Docker is installed first: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh
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Set Up Your App Folder
Create a dedicated folder for your application files.
terminal
# Create and navigate to project directory
mkdir -p ~/apps/mariadb
cd ~/apps/mariadb3
Set Up Docker Compose
Create the following docker-compose.yml in your project directory:
docker-compose.yml
services:
mariadb:
image: mariadb:11
ports:
- "3306:3306"
environment:
- MARIADB_ROOT_PASSWORD=<your-root-password>
- MARIADB_DATABASE=app
- MARIADB_USER=app
- MARIADB_PASSWORD=<your-password>
volumes:
- mariadb_data:/var/lib/mysql
restart: unless-stopped
healthcheck:
test: ["CMD-SHELL", "healthcheck.sh --connect --innodb_initialized"]
interval: 10s
timeout: 5s
retries: 5
volumes:
mariadb_data:
Deployment Settings
PORTHost port(default: 3306)ROOT_PASSWORDRoot passwordDATABASEDatabase name(default: app)USERDatabase user(default: app)PASSWORDUser password4
Spin Up the Stack
Run Docker Compose to launch your application.
terminal
# Launch the stack
docker compose up -d
# Verify container status
docker compose ps
# Follow the logs
docker compose logs --follow5
Open the Application Port
Configure UFW to allow traffic to your application.
terminal
# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 3306/tcp
sudo ufw reload
# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:3306Skip the Terminal
Make it simple with Server Compass.
Server Compass makes deploying MariaDB effortless. Visual setup, one-click deploy, done.
- No terminal required
- Point-and-click setup
- Auto SSL certificates
- Rolling deployments
- Health monitoring
- Instant rollbacks
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MariaDB FAQ
Common questions about self-hosting MariaDB
How do I deploy MariaDB with Server Compass?
Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select MariaDB from the templates list. Fill in the required configuration and click Deploy. The entire process takes under 3 minutes.
What are the system requirements for MariaDB?
MariaDB requires a minimum of 512MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 1024MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.
Can I migrate my existing MariaDB data?
Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard MariaDB backup and restore procedures.
How do I update MariaDB to the latest version?
Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest MariaDB image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.
Is MariaDB free to self-host?
MariaDB is open-source software. You only pay for your VPS hosting (typically $5-20/month) and optionally Server Compass ($29 one-time). No subscription fees or per-seat pricing.
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