# Upgrading MariaDB - [Platform Specific Upgrade Guides](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/server-management/install-and-upgrade-mariadb/upgrading/platform-specific-upgrade-guides.md): Provides tailored instructions for upgrading MariaDB on different operating systems, including Linux and Windows, and within specific environments like Galera Cluster. - [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. - [MariaDB Community Server Upgrade Paths](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/server-management/install-and-upgrade-mariadb/upgrading/mariadb-community-server-upgrade-paths.md): An overview of supported upgrade paths for MariaDB Community Server, linking to specific guides for upgrading between major versions like 10.x and 11.x. - [Upgrading from MariaDB 11.4 to MariaDB 11.8](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/server-management/install-and-upgrade-mariadb/upgrading/mariadb-community-server-upgrade-paths/upgrading-from-mariadb-11-4-to-mariadb-11-8.md): Upgrade guide for moving from MariaDB 11.4 to 11.8, covering new features like vector search, optimizer improvements, and data type enhancements. - [Upgrading from MariaDB 11.3 to MariaDB 11.4](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/server-management/install-and-upgrade-mariadb/upgrading/mariadb-community-server-upgrade-paths/upgrading-from-mariadb-11-3-to-mariadb-11-4.md): Instructions for upgrading from the rolling release 11.3 to the long-term support release 11.4, detailing package updates and system table upgrades. - [Upgrading from MariaDB 10.11 to MariaDB 11.4](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/server-management/install-and-upgrade-mariadb/upgrading/mariadb-community-server-upgrade-paths/upgrading-from-mariadb-10-11-to-mariadb-11-4.md): Guide for upgrading from the previous LTS version 10.11 to 11.4, highlighting major optimizer changes, replication improvements, and SSL defaults. - [Upgrading from MariaDB 10.6 to MariaDB 10.11](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/server-management/install-and-upgrade-mariadb/upgrading/mariadb-community-server-upgrade-paths/upgrading-from-mariadb-10-6-to-mariadb-10-11.md): Complete MariaDB 10.6 to 10.11 upgrade: repository config, apt-get/yum/zypper remove+install, my.cnf option changes, and run mariadb-upgrade. - [Upgrading from MariaDB 10.5 to MariaDB 10.6](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/server-management/install-and-upgrade-mariadb/upgrading/mariadb-community-server-upgrade-paths/upgrading-from-mariadb-10-5-to-mariadb-10-6.md): Instructions for upgrading to MariaDB 10.6, noting significant changes like the default character set switch to \`utf8mb3\` and atomic DDL support. - [Archived Guides (Unmaintained CS Versions)](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/server-management/install-and-upgrade-mariadb/upgrading/mariadb-community-server-upgrade-paths/upgrading-to-unmaintained-mariadb-releases.md): Upgrading guides for unmaintained versions of MariaDB Community Server. - [Upgrading from MariaDB 11.2 to MariaDB 11.3](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/server-management/install-and-upgrade-mariadb/upgrading/mariadb-community-server-upgrade-paths/upgrading-to-unmaintained-mariadb-releases/upgrading-from-mariadb-11-2-to-mariadb-11-3.md): An upgrading guide for unmaintained versions of MariaDB Community Server. - [Upgrading from MariaDB 11.1 to MariaDB 11.2](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/server-management/install-and-upgrade-mariadb/upgrading/mariadb-community-server-upgrade-paths/upgrading-to-unmaintained-mariadb-releases/upgrading-from-mariadb-11-1-to-mariadb-11-2.md): An upgrading guide for unmaintained versions of MariaDB Community Server. - [Upgrading from MariaDB 11.0 to MariaDB 11.1](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/server-management/install-and-upgrade-mariadb/upgrading/mariadb-community-server-upgrade-paths/upgrading-to-unmaintained-mariadb-releases/upgrading-from-mariadb-11-0-to-mariadb-11-1.md): An upgrading guide for unmaintained versions of MariaDB Community Server. - [Upgrading from MariaDB 10.11 to MariaDB 11.0](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/server-management/install-and-upgrade-mariadb/upgrading/mariadb-community-server-upgrade-paths/upgrading-to-unmaintained-mariadb-releases/upgrading-from-mariadb-10-11-to-mariadb-11-0.md): An upgrading guide for unmaintained versions of MariaDB Community Server. - [Upgrading from MariaDB 10.7 to MariaDB 10.8](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/server-management/install-and-upgrade-mariadb/upgrading/mariadb-community-server-upgrade-paths/upgrading-to-unmaintained-mariadb-releases/upgrading-from-mariadb-10-7-to-mariadb-10-8.md): An upgrading guide for unmaintained versions of MariaDB Community Server. - [Upgrading from MariaDB 10.6 to MariaDB 10.7](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/server-management/install-and-upgrade-mariadb/upgrading/mariadb-community-server-upgrade-paths/upgrading-to-unmaintained-mariadb-releases/upgrading-from-mariadb-10-6-to-mariadb-10-7.md): An upgrading guide for unmaintained versions of MariaDB Community Server. - [Upgrading from MariaDB 10.4 to MariaDB 10.5](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/server-management/install-and-upgrade-mariadb/upgrading/mariadb-community-server-upgrade-paths/upgrading-to-unmaintained-mariadb-releases/upgrading-from-mariadb-10-4-to-mariadb-10-5.md): An upgrading guide for unmaintained versions of MariaDB Community Server. - [Upgrading from MariaDB 10.3 to MariaDB 10.4](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/server-management/install-and-upgrade-mariadb/upgrading/mariadb-community-server-upgrade-paths/upgrading-to-unmaintained-mariadb-releases/upgrading-from-mariadb-103-to-mariadb-104.md): An upgrading guide for unmaintained versions of MariaDB Community Server. - [Upgrading from MariaDB 10.2 to MariaDB 10.3](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/server-management/install-and-upgrade-mariadb/upgrading/mariadb-community-server-upgrade-paths/upgrading-to-unmaintained-mariadb-releases/upgrading-from-mariadb-102-to-mariadb-103.md): An upgrading guide for unmaintained versions of MariaDB Community Server. - [Upgrading from MariaDB 10.1 to MariaDB 10.2](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/server-management/install-and-upgrade-mariadb/upgrading/mariadb-community-server-upgrade-paths/upgrading-to-unmaintained-mariadb-releases/upgrading-from-mariadb-101-to-mariadb-102.md): An upgrading guide for unmaintained versions of MariaDB Community Server. - [Upgrading from MariaDB 10.0 to MariaDB 10.1](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/server-management/install-and-upgrade-mariadb/upgrading/mariadb-community-server-upgrade-paths/upgrading-to-unmaintained-mariadb-releases/upgrading-from-mariadb-100-to-mariadb-101.md): An upgrading guide for unmaintained versions of MariaDB Community Server. - [Upgrading from MariaDB 5.3 to MariaDB 5.5](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/server-management/install-and-upgrade-mariadb/upgrading/mariadb-community-server-upgrade-paths/upgrading-to-unmaintained-mariadb-releases/upgrading-from-mariadb-53-to-mariadb-55.md): An upgrading guide for unmaintained versions of MariaDB Community Server. - [General Upgrade Information](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/server-management/install-and-upgrade-mariadb/upgrading/mariadb-community-server-upgrade-paths/general-upgrade-information.md) --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. 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