> 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/automated-mariadb-deployment-and-administration/vagrant-and-mariadb.md).

# Vagrant and MariaDB

Vagrant is an open source tool to quickly setup machines that can be used for development and testing. They can be local virtual machines, Docker containers, AWS EC2 instances, and so on

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[Creating a Vagrantfile](/docs/server/server-management/automated-mariadb-deployment-and-administration/vagrant-and-mariadb/creating-a-vagrantfile.md)
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A guide on creating and configuring a `Vagrantfile` to define the characteristics of a MariaDB virtual machine, including box selection and provisioning steps.
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[Vagrant Overview for MariaDB Users](/docs/server/server-management/automated-mariadb-deployment-and-administration/vagrant-and-mariadb/vagrant-overview-for-mariadb-users.md)
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Introduction to Vagrant's workflow and terminology for database administrators, explaining how it simplifies the creation of reproducible MariaDB development environments.
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[Vagrant Security](/docs/server/server-management/automated-mariadb-deployment-and-administration/vagrant-and-mariadb/vagrant-security-concerns.md)
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Discusses security considerations when using Vagrant with MariaDB, such as default insecure keys, port forwarding risks, and ensuring production-grade settings are not used in dev boxes.
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