Docker: MariaDB

What we think of MariaDB -

Without going into too much detail, MariaDB is a lightweight and versatile database that originated as a fork of MySQL. It’s popular for its efficient performance and flexible storage options, making it a strong alternative to both MySQL and PostgreSQL. Many of our websites run on MySQL, and several of our VulpeLab Docker stacks also make use of MariaDB.

About MariaDB -

MariaDB Server is one of the most popular database servers in the world. It’s made by the original developers of MySQL and guaranteed to stay open source.

MariaDB Server turns data into structured information in a wide array of applications, ranging from banking to websites. Originally designed as enhanced, drop-in replacement for MySQL, MariaDB Server is used because it is fast, scalable and robust, with a rich ecosystem of storage engines, plugins and many other tools make it very versatile for a wide variety of use cases.

Feature highlights

• MySQL compatible – Can easily replace MySQL with minimal or no changes.

• Multiple storage engines – Choose the best for your workload (InnoDB, Aria, MyRocks, ColumnStore, Spider, etc.).

• Advanced SQL features – JSON support, window functions, CTEs, dynamic/virtual columns, GIS data.

• Flexible schema changes – Add or change columns online with minimal downtime.

• Strong security – Role-based access, encryption (at rest & in transit), audit logging, data masking.

• Scalable & high availability – Replication, Galera Cluster, sharding, parallel queries, MaxScale for load balancing and failover.

• Backup & recovery – Full/incremental backups, point-in-time recovery, Flashback to undo transactions.

• Open source & community-driven – Transparent development, frequent updates, large active community.

Stack - Tested in Portainer

services:
  mariadb:
    image: mariadb:latest
    container_name: MariaDB
    volumes:
      - /containers/mariadb:/var/lib/mysql:rw
    environment:
      - MARIADB_ROOT_PASSWORD=VulpeLab
    ports:
      - "3306:3306"
    restart: always	

Docker Source:

https://hub.docker.com/_/mariadb