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Running production databases on Kubernetes means planning for the moments when things go wrong: a bad deployment, accidental data changes, […]… Read more

On March 1, various AWS datacenters went down, creating havoc in the Middle East. As a result various services in […]… Read more

I have benchmarked MariaDB Vector before, but it was a while ago. Users kept asking about Milvus. New pgvector alternatives were gaining popularity. And I simply wanted to see if MariaDB got any better. … Continue reading "Big Vector Search Benchmark: 10 databases comparison" The post Big Vector Search Benchmark: 10 databases comparison appeared first on MariaDB.org…. Read more

In MySQL Group Replication (MGR) or Group Replication, an active-active configuration allows multiple group members to accept concurrent write transactions. These writes are coordinated through a consensus-based group communication system (GCS) and validated via write-set certification to preserve global transactional consistency as defined by the Group Replication protocol. active-active mode is designed for write scalability. […] The post Active-Active MySQL Group Replication Best Practices appeared first on Severalnines…. Read more

MariaDB is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the MariaDB Connector/Node.js 3.5.2 GA release. Release Notes MariaDB Connector/Node.js MariaDB […]… Read more

I spend a lot of time in Slack. Most people in tech do. It’s where a lot of “work” happens such as quick questions, async decisions, the “hey can you look at this?” threads that never seem to end. It feels personal. You think you know who’s on the other end…. Read more

Before we dive deep into the fascinating world of PostgreSQL Logical and Bi-Directional Replication (BDR), let’s take a quick moment to look at multi-tenancy and multi-cloud strategies. Setting the stage for today’s cloud operating model, it was common to administer and host databases in a multi-tenant setup, where a physical server is utilized by multiple […] The post Multi-tenant, multi-cloud logical and bi-directional replication deep dive appeared first on Severalnines…. Read more

You may have noticed that MySQL Workbench has not been actively developed for a long time… You can see the number of open bugs. … Continue reading "DBeaver, a solid alternative to MySQL Workbench that works like a charm with MariaDB" The post DBeaver, a solid alternative to MySQL Workbench that works like a charm with MariaDB appeared first on MariaDB.org…. Read more

In the royal court of Naboo, Queen Amidala received delegations from many worlds. Some arrived as long-standing allies. Others were travelers whose routes simply crossed the planet’s orbit. … Continue reading "The Queen of Naboo and Many Systems: MariaDB Ecosystem Hub" The post The Queen of Naboo and Many Systems: MariaDB Ecosystem Hub appeared first on MariaDB.org…. Read more

PostgreSQL 18 introduced native OAuth 2.0 authentication support, marking an important step towards modern, centralized identity-based access control. However, since every identity provider implements OpenID Connect (OIDC) slightly differently, PostgreSQL delegates token validation to external validator libraries. This is where Percona’s pg_oidc_validator extension comes in – it bridges PostgreSQL with any OIDC-compliant Identity Provider…. Read more

As we set out to help the MySQL ecosystem assert greater independence from Oracle by establishing a vendor-neutral industry association, we had to confront a deceptively simple question: What exactly is the MySQL ecosystem? There are many views on this question. Some argue it should revolve strictly around the MySQL brand—meaning MariaDB would be excluded. […]… Read more

Features and performance are important when choosing databases, but so it is the “bus factor” risk… Read more

We recently asked the community: “Which MySQL-compatibility feature would you most like to see in the next MariaDB release?” A big thank you to everyone who voted. … Continue reading "What the MariaDB Community Wants Next: A Look at Our MySQL-Compatibility Poll" The post What the MariaDB Community Wants Next: A Look at Our MySQL-Compatibility Poll appeared first on MariaDB.org…. Read more

Introduction Over the past weeks, questions around Galera, high availability, and continuity have generated understandable concern within parts of the MariaDB community. Clarity matters in moments like this.That is also why this response was unfortunately not immediate. … Continue reading "Galera, continuity, and responsibility: how the Foundation and MariaDB plc move forward" The post Galera, continuity, and responsibility: how the Foundation and MariaDB plc move forward appeared first on MariaDB.org…. Read more

MySQL Security Best Practices: A Practical Guide for Locking Down Your Database Introduction MySQL runs just about everywhere. I’ve seen it behind small personal projects, internal tools, SaaS platforms, and large enterprise systems handling serious transaction volume. When your database sits at the center of everything, it becomes part of your security perimeter whether you planned it that way or not. And that makes it a target…. Read more