Adjusting the MariaDB Server release model

We changed our release model two years ago

A bit over two years ago, MariaDB Foundation and MariaDB plc jointly announced what we called our new Innovation Release Model. Since the end of 2021, we have gained experiences from it, some of which were aired by Sergei Golubchik last October in a MariaDB Unconference presentation called The Past, the Present and the Future of the MariaDB release model (a 23:05 long video).

We spoke about an emphasis on more frequent new features, and an increased engagement with the community through four yearly opportunities for contributors to see their code merged.

MariaDB 11.4.0 preview release now available

The MariaDB Foundation is pleased to announce the availability of MariaDB 11.4.0, a preview release in the MariaDB 11.4 series. MariaDB 11.4 is a short-term release and will be maintained for one year after its G.A (stable) release.

The release contains the following new features. Note that as a preview release, not all features are guaranteed to make it into the MariaDB 11.4 series.

Partitioning

Sys Schema

MariaDB 11.3.1, 11.2.2 now available

The MariaDB Foundation is pleased to announce the availability of MariaDB 11.3.1, the first Release Candidate in the MariaDB 11.3 series, and MariaDB 11.2.2, the first stable release in the MariaDB 11.2 series. Both are short-term series and will be maintained for one year after their respective G.A (stable) releases.

See the release notes and changelogs for details.


Download MariaDB 11.3.1

Release Notes Changelog What is MariaDB 11.3?


Download MariaDB 11.2.2

Release Notes Changelog What is MariaDB 11.2?

MariaDB 11.1.3, 11.0.4, 10.11.6, 10.10.7, 10.6.16, 10.5.23, 10.4.32 now available

The MariaDB Foundation is pleased to announce the availability of MariaDB 10.11.6, MariaDB 10.6.16, MariaDB 10.5.23 and MariaDB 10.4.32, the latest stable releases in their respective long-term series (maintained for five years from their first stable release dates), as well as MariaDB 11.1.3, MariaDB 11.0.4 and MariaDB 10.10.7, the latest stable releases in their respective short-term series (maintained for one year).

See the release notes and changelogs for details.


Download MariaDB 11.1.3

Release Notes Changelog What is MariaDB 11.1?

A positive new chapter for MariaDB Server

MariaDB Server has lots of energy and potential to increase its impact amongst Open Source RDBMSes. As the CEO of MariaDB Foundation, I’m happy to note that I can finally share a positive outlook for the next chapters in the story of MariaDB Server, based on what is happening with its namesake commercial entity, MariaDB plc. After years of missed opportunities, let me share with you why and how I have entered into this positive mood. 

The Foundation and the plc are two separate entities … 

Let me begin by reiterating what is clear only to those following MariaDB Server very closely, namely that MariaDB Foundation and MariaDB plc are two separate entities, with separate governance, separate staff, and separate – although not conflicting – goals. 

MariaDB Foundation Announces AWS as a Diamond Sponsor

HELSINKI — 4 October 2023 – The MariaDB Foundation, the global contact point for collaboration on the MariaDB Server, announced today that Amazon Web Services (AWS) has joined the Foundation as its first Diamond sponsor in order to continue the mission of openness, adoption and continuity for the MariaDB open source project.

According to the DB-Engines ranking list, the MariaDB Server is the third most popular open source relational database and ninth most popular relational database overall. This sponsorship will allow the Foundation to continue investing in its compatibility with other popular database solutions as well as to explore the role MariaDB Server can play in the growing world of generative AI.

MariaDB 11.3.0 preview release available

The MariaDB Foundation is pleased to announce the availability of MariaDB 11.3.0, a preview release in the MariaDB 11.3 series. MariaDB 11.3 is a short-term release and will be maintained for one year after its G.A (stable) release.

See the release notes for details.


Download MariaDB 11.3.0

Release Notes What is MariaDB 11.3?


Thanks, and enjoy MariaDB! …

MariaDB 11.2.1, 11.1.2 now available

The MariaDB Foundation is pleased to announce the availability of MariaDB 11.2.1, the first Release Candidate in the MariaDB 11.2 series, and MariaDB 11.1.2, the first stable release in the MariaDB 11.1 series. Both are short-term series and will be maintained for one year after their respective G.A (stable) releases.

See the release notes and changelogs for details.


Download MariaDB 11.2.1

Release Notes Changelog What is MariaDB 11.2?


Download MariaDB 11.1.2

Release Notes Changelog What is MariaDB 11.1?