> 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/release-notes/community-server/about/compatibility-and-differences/system-variable-differences-between-mariadb-and-mysql.md).

# System Variable Differences between MariaDB and MySQL

Explore system variable differences between MariaDB Rolling Release and MySQL 8.0. This section details how configuration options vary, aiding in compatibility and migration planning.