# MariaDB Platform Quickstart Guides

### Quickstart Guides

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>MariaDB Overview Guide</strong></td><td><em>This Quickstart Guide overviews the MariaDB Enterprise Platform's components. It details MariaDB Enterprise Server (core database), MaxScale (proxy for load balancing, security, testing), and extensions like Galera (replication) and ColumnStore (analytics). It also covers enterprise tools and cloud-native components, illustrating their integrated function for streamlined, robust database solutions.</em></td><td><a href="https://344999640-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FJqgUabdZsoY5EiaJmqgn%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-0657d9096dc71c0aea44821a9474f2e86dce4560%2FGroup%2015570.png?alt=media">Group 15570.png</a></td><td><a href="mariadb-platform-quickstart-guides/mariadb-overview-guide">mariadb-overview-guide</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Best Practices Guide</strong></td><td><em>This Quickstart Guide outlines MariaDB best practices for robust deployments. Key areas include regular, tested backups and structured change management. It emphasizes dedicated production servers, thorough pre-production testing, and timely updates. Also highlighted are understanding business requirements and leveraging commercial support for optimal performance and security.</em></td><td><a href="https://344999640-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FJqgUabdZsoY5EiaJmqgn%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-3d0ce090f6a67e93e4686d4726d8826894e4ca70%2FGroup%2015569%20(2).png?alt=media">Group 15569 (2).png</a></td><td><a href="mariadb-platform-quickstart-guides/mariadb-best-practices-guide">mariadb-best-practices-guide</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Security Guide</strong></td><td><em>This Quickstart Guide details essential MariaDB security measures. It covers using <code>mariadb-secure-installation</code> for initial setup, enforcing least privilege for user accounts, and securing network access with firewalls and binding addresses. Key practices include data encryption (SSL/TLS, TDE), hardening configurations (disabling <code>LOCAL INFILE</code>, enabling logging), and regular updates and auditing.</em></td><td><a href="https://344999640-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FJqgUabdZsoY5EiaJmqgn%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-efd354c84ea907877ba2886ec203188d04e757a0%2FMDB-asset-image-27.jpg?alt=media">MDB-asset-image-27.jpg</a></td><td><a href="mariadb-platform-quickstart-guides/security">security</a></td></tr></tbody></table>