MariaDB is a drop-in replacement for MySQL (with installation video)

MariaDB Screencast - Installing MariaDB

Video Link...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hviM8hoUI7M

About MariaDB - MariaDB

MariaDB is a drop-in replacement for MySQL.

MariaDB strives to be the logical choice for database professionals looking for a robust, scalable, and reliable SQL server. To accomplish this, Monty Program works to hire the best and brightest developers in the industry, work closely and cooperatively with the larger community of users and developers in the true spirit of Free and open source software, and release software in a manner that balances predictability with reliability.

Here are some important resources to get you started. All links will redirect you to external sites, noted in parentheses.

• MariaDB vs. MySQL - Features

• MariaDB vs. MySQL - Compatibility

• MariaDB Success Stories

• Contributing to the MariaDB Project

• More About MariaDB

• MariaDB and the community

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https://mariadb.org/en/about/

• About
• Downloads
• Blog
• Documentation
• Resources
• Service Providers
• Support MariaDB

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