> 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/install-and-upgrade-mariadb/upgrading/platform-specific-upgrade-guides.md).

# Platform Specific Upgrade Guides

- [Upgrading on Linux](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/server-management/install-and-upgrade-mariadb/upgrading/platform-specific-upgrade-guides/upgrading-on-linux.md): Guide to upgrading MariaDB on Linux.
- [Upgrading Between Major MariaDB Versions](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/server-management/install-and-upgrade-mariadb/upgrading/platform-specific-upgrade-guides/upgrading-on-linux/upgrading-between-major-mariadb-versions.md): Complete MariaDB upgrade guide. Complete migration reference with version compatibility, backup procedures, and rollback strategies for production use.
- [Upgrading Between Minor MariaDB Versions](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/server-management/install-and-upgrade-mariadb/upgrading/platform-specific-upgrade-guides/upgrading-on-linux/upgrading-between-minor-versions-on-linux.md): Step-by-step minor version upgrade (e.g., 11.4.4 to 11.4.5) for MariaDB Community Server on Linux using YUM, APT, or ZYpp — backup, stop, upgrade packages, restart, and run mariadb-upgrade.
- [Upgrading MariaDB on Windows](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/server-management/install-and-upgrade-mariadb/upgrading/platform-specific-upgrade-guides/upgrading-mariadb-on-windows.md): Guide to upgrading MariaDB on Windows using the MSI installer, supporting both minor upgrades and major version migrations using the upgrade wizard.
- [Upgrading from MySQL to MariaDB](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/server-management/install-and-upgrade-mariadb/upgrading/platform-specific-upgrade-guides/upgrading-mariadb-upgrading-from-mysql-to-mariadb.md)


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