> 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-usage/storage-engines/aria.md).

# ARIA

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[Aria Storage Engine](/docs/server/server-usage/storage-engines/aria/aria-storage-engine.md)
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An overview of Aria, a storage engine designed as a crash-safe alternative to MyISAM, featuring transactional capabilities and improved caching.
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[Aria Group Commit](/docs/server/server-usage/storage-engines/aria/aria-group-commit.md)
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Learn about Aria's group commit functionality, which improves performance by batching commit operations to the transaction log.
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[Aria Status Variables](/docs/server/server-usage/storage-engines/aria/aria-status-variables.md)
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A list of status variables specific to the Aria engine, providing metrics on page cache usage, transaction log syncs, and other internal operations.
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[Aria Storage Formats](/docs/server/server-usage/storage-engines/aria/aria-storage-formats.md)
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Understand the different row formats supported by Aria, particularly the default PAGE format which enables crash safety and better concurrency.
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[Aria System Variables](/docs/server/server-usage/storage-engines/aria/aria-system-variables.md)
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A comprehensive list of system variables for configuring Aria, including buffer sizes, log settings, and recovery options.
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[Aria Two-step Deadlock Detection](/docs/server/server-usage/storage-engines/aria/aria-two-step-deadlock-detection.md)
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Explains Aria's deadlock detection mechanism, which uses a two-step process with configurable search depths and timeouts to resolve conflicts.
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[Aria FAQ](/docs/server/server-usage/storage-engines/aria/aria-faq.md)
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Frequently asked questions about the Aria storage engine, covering its history, comparison with MyISAM, and key features like crash safety.
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[The Aria Name](/docs/server/server-usage/storage-engines/aria/the-aria-name.md)
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A brief history of the naming of the Aria storage engine, explaining its origins as "Maria" and the reasons for the eventual name change.
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