X
  • Search
  • Products
  • Services
  • Resources
  • About
  • Contact
  • Login

Copyright © 2025 MariaDB. All rights reserved.

The Ultimate Guide to High Availability with MariaDB
Download Now
  • Knowledge Base
  • Contact
  • Login
  • Search
  • Products
  • Solutions
  • Resources
  • Company
  • Pricing
  • Download
Knowledge Base » Frequently Asked Questions » General Questions
  • Home
  • Open Questions
  • MariaDB Server
  • MariaDB MaxScale
  • MariaDB ColumnStore
  • Connectors
Ask a question here View 32 questions

General Questions

Frequently Asked Questions for MariaDB that also apply to MySQL.

  • What is the Goal of MariaDB?

    To provide a community developed, stable, and always Free DBMS.
  • Why is the Software Called MariaDB?

    Explanation of the name 'Maria' in 'MariaDB'.
  • Does the Password Prompt Appear Before or After Establishing a Connection?

    Question about the timing of the password prompt in the mysql client.
There are 32 related questions.
  • ↑ Frequently Asked Questions ↑
  • Supported Software & Features →
Content reproduced on this site is the property of its respective owners, and this content is not reviewed in advance by MariaDB. The views, information and opinions expressed by this content do not necessarily represent those of MariaDB or any other party.
  • ↑ Frequently Asked Questions ↑
  • General Questions
  • Supported Software & Features
  • Community Questions
  • DBA Questions
  • Developer Questions
  • High Availability Questions
  • MariaDB Software Questions
  • Migrating to MariaDB Questions
  • Public Questions
  • Support Questions
  • Products
  • Solutions
  • Resources
  • Company
  • Pricing
  • Download MariaDB
Subscribe to our newsletter!
  • Legal
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy

Copyright © 2025 MariaDB. All rights reserved.