# Vagrant and MariaDB

- [Creating a Vagrantfile](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/server-management/automated-mariadb-deployment-and-administration/vagrant-and-mariadb/creating-a-vagrantfile.md): A guide on creating and configuring a \`Vagrantfile\` to define the characteristics of a MariaDB virtual machine, including box selection and provisioning steps.
- [Vagrant Overview for MariaDB Users](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/server-management/automated-mariadb-deployment-and-administration/vagrant-and-mariadb/vagrant-overview-for-mariadb-users.md): Introduction to Vagrant's workflow and terminology for database administrators, explaining how it simplifies the creation of reproducible MariaDB development environments.
- [Vagrant Security](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/server-management/automated-mariadb-deployment-and-administration/vagrant-and-mariadb/vagrant-security-concerns.md): 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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