# MariaDB

> MariaDB is an open source relational database forked from MySQL, offered as a managed engine in Amazon RDS.

- Source: https://www.itwonderlab.com/mariadb/
- Published: 2026-08-12
- Updated: 2026-08-12
- Author: Javier Ruiz Jiménez (https://www.javierruizjimenez.com/)
- Site: IT Wonder Lab (https://www.itwonderlab.com/)

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**MariaDB** started as a community fork of [MySQL](https://www.itwonderlab.com/mysql/) and stays largely compatible with it. It is available in [Amazon RDS](https://www.itwonderlab.com/aws-rds/).

### Key concepts

- **Compatible** with MySQL clients and protocols.
- **Managed**: RDS handles backups and patching.

### Learn it

See [MariaDB on RDS with Terraform](https://www.itwonderlab.com/terraform-aws-mariadb-rds-database/).

Run it with [Install MariaDB or MySQL with Docker](https://www.itwonderlab.com/install-mariadb-docker/).