MariaDB

Database512MB+ RAM

Community-developed MySQL fork with enhanced features

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databasesqlrelationalmariadbmysql-compatible

Deploy MariaDB in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select MariaDB

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Video Tutorials

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Install MariaDB on Linux Server — Self Host Your Own Database

Learn how to install and self-host MariaDB on your Linux server using Server Compass for easy database management.

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Terminal Deployment

MariaDB CLI Deployment

Deploy MariaDB the traditional way with SSH and Docker Compose.

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_IP

First time? Ensure Docker is installed first: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh

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/mariadb

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 password

DATABASEDatabase name(default: app)

USERDatabase user(default: app)

PASSWORDUser password

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 --follow

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:3306

Skip 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.