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# Migration, Data Loading

MariaDB Cloud offers a comprehensive set of tools and methods for migrating existing databases and loading data efficiently into your cloud environment. Whether you are moving your database from platforms such as Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server to MariaDB Cloud or loading data incrementally, it supports both a fully managed migration solution and self-service options to align with your specific needs.

## Migrations

MariaDB Cloud provides multiple options for migrating databases from MySQL or other database platforms. These options include fully managed solutions using the REST API or self-managed options based on logical dumps and replication.

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[Migrations](/docs/mariadb-cloud/cloud-data-handling/migration-data-loading/data-loading-migration.md)
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## Data Loading

MariaDB Cloud offers several tools and methods for loading data into your database service, including importing CSV files, loading bulk datasets, or ingesting data using native MariaDB utilities.

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[Data Loading](/docs/mariadb-cloud/cloud-data-handling/migration-data-loading/data-loading.md)
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