MariaDB is a popular open-source relational database management system that is widely used as a drop-in replacement for MySQL. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps to install MariaDB 10.6 on Rocky Linux 8.

Step 1: Update Your System

Start by ensuring your system is up to date:

sudo dnf update -y

Step 2: Install the MariaDB Repository

Add the MariaDB repository to your system:

sudo vi /etc/yum.repos.d/MariaDB.repo

Then add the following configuration:

[mariadb]
name = MariaDB
baseurl = http://yum.mariadb.org/10.6/rocky8/amd64
gpgkey=https://yum.mariadb.org/RPM-GPG-KEY-MariaDB
gpgcheck=1

Step 3: Install MariaDB

Now, install MariaDB using the following command:

sudo dnf install MariaDB-server MariaDB-client -y

Step 4: Start MariaDB Service

Start the MariaDB service:

sudo systemctl start mariadb

Enable it to start at boot:

sudo systemctl enable mariadb

Step 5: Secure MariaDB Installation

Run the security script to secure your installation:

sudo mysql_secure_installation

Follow the prompts to set up a root password and remove insecure defaults.

Step 6: Access MariaDB

Log into MariaDB to confirm the installation:

sudo mysql -u root -p

Conclusion

You have successfully installed MariaDB 10.6 on Rocky Linux 8. This powerful database management system will help you manage your data efficiently.

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