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Intermediate 8 planned topics Databases

Introduction to MariaDB

Learn MariaDB SQL, compatibility with MySQL, and common admin tasks. Free MariaDB introduction.

Learning Outcomes

  • Run SQL that works on MariaDB
  • Create users and grant privileges at a basic level
  • Know storage engine names you will see
  • Migrate a small MySQL mental model

Overview

MariaDB is an open-source fork of MySQL. Most MySQL tutorials apply, with a few engine and privilege differences.

This introduction covers tables, queries, and when you will meet MariaDB on Linux hosting.

If you already know MySQL, treat this as a compatibility map.

What this course will cover

  1. 1. SQL basics
  2. 2. Tables
  3. 3. Users
  4. 4. Engines
  5. 5. Backup intro
  6. 6. MySQL differences

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