> 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/installing-mariadb/installing-system-tables-mariadb-install-db.md).

# Installing System Tables

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[Installing System Tables on Unix](/docs/server/server-management/install-and-upgrade-mariadb/installing-mariadb/installing-system-tables-mariadb-install-db/installing-system-tables-on-unix.md)
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Instructions for running the `mariadb-install-db` script on Unix-like systems to initialize the MariaDB data directory and system tables.
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[Installing System Tables on Windows](/docs/server/server-management/install-and-upgrade-mariadb/installing-mariadb/installing-system-tables-mariadb-install-db/mariadb-install-db-exe.md)
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Details the use of `mariadb-install-db.exe` on Windows to create new database instances, set the root password, and register Windows services.
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