> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://mariadb.com/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/server-management/install-and-upgrade-mariadb/migrating-to-mariadb.md).

# Migrating to MariaDB

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[Differences Between MariaDB and Other DBMSs](/docs/server/server-management/install-and-upgrade-mariadb/migrating-to-mariadb/differences-between-mariadb-and-other-dbmss.md)
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A high-level comparison of MariaDB's architecture, including its pluggable storage engines, transaction log handling, and buffer pool management versus other databases.
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[DDL Export Guide](/docs/server/server-management/install-and-upgrade-mariadb/migrating-to-mariadb/ddl-export.md)
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Learn how to export SQL DDL[^1] to MariaDB from database management systems like Oracle Database, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, and IBM DB2.
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[Migrating to MariaDB from MySQL](/docs/server/server-management/install-and-upgrade-mariadb/migrating-to-mariadb/moving-from-mysql.md)
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Complete MySQL to MariaDB migration: `mysqldump`/`mysql` import steps, SQL syntax compatibility, user/privilege migration, and replication configuration.
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[Migrating to MariaDB from PostgreSQL](/docs/server/server-management/install-and-upgrade-mariadb/migrating-to-mariadb/migrating-to-mariadb-from-postgresql.md)
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Strategies for moving data from PostgreSQL to MariaDB, using the CONNECT storage engine with ODBC/JDBC or foreign data wrappers.
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[Migrating to MariaDB from Oracle](/docs/server/server-management/install-and-upgrade-mariadb/migrating-to-mariadb/migrating-to-mariadb-from-oracle.md)
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Migrate from Oracle to MariaDB Server. This section provides detailed guidance, tools, and best practices for a smooth and efficient transition of your databases and applications.
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[Migrating to MariaDB from SQL Server](/docs/server/server-management/install-and-upgrade-mariadb/migrating-to-mariadb/migrating-to-mariadb-from-sql-server.md)
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Migrate from SQL Server to MariaDB. This section provides detailed guidance, tools, and best practices for a smooth and efficient transition of your databases and applications to MariaDB.
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[^1]: DDL (Data Definition Language): The subset of SQL commands used to create, modify, or destroy the structure of database objects (like tables, indexes, and databases) rather than the data itself.


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