# 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): Steps for minor version upgrades (e.g., 10.5.8 to 10.5.9) on Linux, which typically involve package manager updates and a service restart.
- [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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