# Installing MariaDB .deb Files ## Installing MariaDB with APT On Debian, Ubuntu, and other similar Linux distributions, it is highly recommended to install the relevant `.deb` packages from MariaDB's repository using [apt](https://manpages.ubuntu.com/manpages/bionic/man8/apt.8.html), [aptitude](https://manpages.ubuntu.com/manpages/bionic/man8/aptitude-curses.8.html), [Ubuntu Software Center](https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UbuntuSoftwareCenter), [Synaptic Package Manager](https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SynapticHowto), or another package manager. This page walks you through the simple installation steps using `apt`. ### Adding the MariaDB APT repository We currently have APT repositories for the following Linux distributions: * Debian 11 (Bullseye) * Debian 12 (Bookworm) * Debian 13 (Trixie) * Debian Unstable (Sid) * Ubuntu 22.04 (Jammy) * Ubuntu 24.04 (Noble) #### Using the MariaDB Package Repository Setup Script If you want to install MariaDB with `apt`, then you can configure `apt` to install from MariaDB Corporation's MariaDB Package Repository by using the [MariaDB Package Repository setup script](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/server-management/install-and-upgrade-mariadb/installing-mariadb/binary-packages/mariadb-package-repository-setup-and-usage). MariaDB Corporation provides a MariaDB Package Repository for several Linux distributions that use `apt` to manage packages. This repository contains software packages related to MariaDB Server, including the server itself, [clients and utilities](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/clients-and-utilities), [client libraries](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/clients-and-utilities/server-client-software/client-libraries), [plugins](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/reference/plugins), and [mariadb-backup](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/server-usage/backup-and-restore/mariadb-backup/mariadb-backup-overview). The MariaDB Package Repository setup script automatically configures your system to install packages from the MariaDB Package Repository. To use the script, execute the following command: ```bash curl -sS https://downloads.mariadb.com/MariaDB/mariadb_repo_setup | sudo bash ``` Note that this script also configures a repository for [MariaDB MaxScale](https://github.com/mariadb-corporation/docs-server/blob/test/kb/en/maxscale/README.md) and a repository for MariaDB Tools, which currently only contains [Percona XtraBackup](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/clients-and-utilities/legacy-clients-and-utilities/backing-up-and-restoring-databases-percona-xtrabackup/percona-xtrabackup-overview) and its dependencies. See [MariaDB Package Repository Setup and Usage](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/server-management/install-and-upgrade-mariadb/installing-mariadb/binary-packages/mariadb-package-repository-setup-and-usage) for more information. #### Using the MariaDB Repository Configuration Tool If you want to install MariaDB with `apt`, then you can configure `apt` to install from MariaDB Foundation's MariaDB Repository by using the [MariaDB Repository Configuration Tool](https://mariadb.org/download/?t=repo-config). The MariaDB Foundation provides a MariaDB repository for several Linux distributions that use `apt-get` to manage packages. This repository contains software packages related to MariaDB Server, including the server itself, [clients and utilities](https://github.com/mariadb-corporation/docs-server/blob/test/kb/en/clients-utilities/README.md), [client libraries](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/clients-and-utilities/server-client-software/client-libraries), [plugins](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/reference/plugins), and [mariadb-backup](https://github.com/mariadb-corporation/mariadb-docs/blob/main/server/server-usage/backing-up-and-restoring-databases/mariadb-backup/README.md). The MariaDB Repository Configuration Tool can easily generate the appropriate commands to add the repository for your distribution. There are several ways to add the repository. **Executing add-apt-repository** One way to add an `apt` repository is by using the [add-apt-repository](https://manpages.ubuntu.com/manpages/bionic/man1/add-apt-repository.1.html) command. This command will add the repository configuration to `/etc/apt/sources.list`. For example, if you wanted to use the repository to install [MariaDB 10.6](https://app.gitbook.com/s/aEnK0ZXmUbJzqQrTjFyb/community-server/10.6/what-is-mariadb-106) on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (Bionic), then you could use the following commands to add the MariaDB `apt` repository: ```bash sudo apt-get install software-properties-common sudo add-apt-repository 'deb [arch=amd64,arm64,ppc64el] http://sfo1.mirrors.digitalocean.com/mariadb/repo/10.6/ubuntu bionic main' ``` And then you would have to update the package cache by executing the following command: ```bash sudo apt update ``` **Creating a Source List File** Another way to add an `apt` repository is by creating a [source list](https://manpages.ubuntu.com/manpages/bionic/man5/sources.list.5.html) file in `/etc/apt/sources.list.d/`. For example, if you wanted to use the repository to install [MariaDB 10.6](https://app.gitbook.com/s/aEnK0ZXmUbJzqQrTjFyb/community-server/10.6/what-is-mariadb-106) on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (Bionic), then you could create the `MariaDB.list` file in `/etc/apt/sources.list.d/` with the following contents to add the MariaDB `apt` repository: ```bash # MariaDB 10.6 repository list - created 2019-01-27 09:50 UTC # http://downloads.mariadb.org/mariadb/repositories/ deb [arch=amd64,arm64,ppc64el] http://sfo1.mirrors.digitalocean.com/mariadb/repo/10.6/ubuntu bionic main deb-src http://sfo1.mirrors.digitalocean.com/mariadb/repo/10.6/ubuntu bionic main ``` And then you would have to update the package cache by executing the following command: ```bash sudo apt update ``` **Using Ubuntu Software Center** Another way to add an `apt` repository is by using [Ubuntu Software Center](https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UbuntuSoftwareCenter). You can do this by going to the **Software Sources** window. This window can be opened either by navigating to **Edit** > **Software Sources** or by navigating to **System** > **Administration** > **Software Sources**. Once the **Software Sources** window is open, go to the **Other Software** tab, and click the **Add** button. At that point, you can input the repository information provided by the [MariaDB Repository Configuration Tool](https://downloads.mariadb.org/mariadb/repositories/). See [here](https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UbuntuSoftwareCenter#Managing_software_sources) for more information. **Using Synaptic Package Manager** Another way to add an `apt` repository is by using [Synaptic Package Manager](https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SynapticHowto). You can do this by going to the **Software Sources** window. This window can be opened either by navigating to **System** > **Administrator** > **Software Sources** or by navigating to **Settings** > **Repositories**. Once the **Software Sources** window is open, go to the **Other Software** tab, and click the **Add** button. At that point, you can input the repository information provided by the [MariaDB Repository Configuration Tool](https://downloads.mariadb.org/mariadb/repositories/). See [here](https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SynapticHowto#Managing_Repositories) for more information. #### Pinning the MariaDB Repository to the repository of a Specific Minor Release If you wish to pin the `apt` repository to a specific minor release, or if you would like to downgrade to a specific minor release, then you can create an `apt` repository with the URL hard-coded to that specific minor release. {% tabs %} {% tab title="MariaDB Corporation repo setup scripts" %} If you used [MariaDB Corporation's `mariadb_repo_setup` or `mariadb_es_repo_setup` scripts](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/server-management/install-and-upgrade-mariadb/installing-mariadb/binary-packages/mariadb-package-repository-setup-and-usage) to generate your repository configuration, simply re-run the script and specify the full version number to use with the `--mariadb-server-version` option. See [Pinning the Repository to a Specific Minor Release](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/server-management/install-and-upgrade-mariadb/installing-mariadb/mariadb-package-repository-setup-and-usage#pinning-the-repository-to-a-specific-minor-release) on the [MariaDB Package Repository Setup and Usage](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/server-management/install-and-upgrade-mariadb/installing-mariadb/binary-packages/mariadb-package-repository-setup-and-usage) page for details. The full list of MariaDB Enterprise Server releases can be found on the [Enterprise Server - All Releases](https://app.gitbook.com/s/aEnK0ZXmUbJzqQrTjFyb/enterprise-server/all-releases) page. {% endtab %} {% tab title="MariaDB Foundation repo config tool" %} If you used the [MariaDB Foundation's Repository Configuration tool](https://mariadb.org/download/?t=repo-config), then you need to update the repository file you created to include the full version number. By default the Foundation's tool configures repositories with just the main series of MariaDB, e.g. `mariadb-11.8`, and to pin to a specific version you need to specify the full version, for example `mariadb-11.8.6`. The full list of MariaDB Community Server releases can be found on the [Community Server - All Releases](https://app.gitbook.com/s/aEnK0ZXmUbJzqQrTjFyb/community-server/all-releases) page. Archives are only of the distros and architectures supported at the time of release. For example, MariaDB Community Server 10.6.21 exists for Ubuntu `bionic`, `focal`, `jammy`, and `kinetic`, and the list of what distributions are available is obtained by looking in the `dists` folder of the [10.6.21 Debian](https://archive.mariadb.org/mariadb-10.6.21/repo/debian/dists/) or [Ubuntu](https://archive.mariadb.org/mariadb-10.6.21/repo/ubuntu/dists) repositories. For example, if you wanted to pin your repository to [MariaDB Community Server 10.5.9](https://app.gitbook.com/s/aEnK0ZXmUbJzqQrTjFyb/community-server/old-releases/10.5/10.5.9) on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Focal), then you would have to first remove any existing MariaDB repository source list file from `/etc/apt/sources.list.d/`. And then you could use the following commands to add the MariaDB `apt-get` repository: ```bash sudo add-apt-repository 'deb [arch=amd64,arm64,ppc64el,s390x] http://archive.mariadb.org/mariadb-10.5.9/repo/ubuntu/ focal main main/debug' ``` Ensure you have the [signing key installed](#Importing_the_MariaDB_GPG_Public_Key). Ubuntu Xenial and older will need: ```bash sudo apt-get install -y apt-transport-https ``` And then you would have to update the package cache by executing the following command: ```bash sudo apt update ``` {% endtab %} {% endtabs %} ### Updating the MariaDB APT repository to a New Major Release MariaDB's `apt` repository can be updated to a new major release. How this is done depends on how you originally configured the repository. #### Updating the Major Release with the MariaDB Package Repository Setup Script If you configured `apt` to install from MariaDB Corporation's MariaDB Package Repository by using the [MariaDB Package Repository setup script](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/server-management/install-and-upgrade-mariadb/installing-mariadb/binary-packages/mariadb-package-repository-setup-and-usage), then you can update the major release that the repository uses by running the script again. #### Updating the Major Release with the MariaDB Foundation's Repository Configuration Tool If you configured `apt` to install from MariaDB Foundation's MariaDB Repository by using the [MariaDB Repository Configuration Tool](https://downloads.mariadb.org/mariadb/repositories/), then you can update the major release in various ways, depending on how you originally added the repository. **Updating a Repository with add-apt-repository** If you added the `apt` repository by using the [add-apt-repository](https://manpages.ubuntu.com/manpages/bionic/man1/add-apt-repository.1.html) command, then you can update the major release that the repository uses by using the [add-apt-repository](https://manpages.ubuntu.com/manpages/bionic/man1/add-apt-repository.1.html) command again. First, look for the repository string for the old version in `/etc/apt/sources.list`. And then, you can remove the repository for the old version by executing the [add-apt-repository](https://manpages.ubuntu.com/manpages/bionic/man1/add-apt-repository.1.html) command and providing the `--remove` option. For example, if you wanted to remove a [MariaDB 10.6](https://app.gitbook.com/s/aEnK0ZXmUbJzqQrTjFyb/community-server/10.6/what-is-mariadb-106) repository, then you could do so by executing something like the following: ```bash sudo add-apt-repository --remove 'deb [arch=amd64,arm64,ppc64el] http://sfo1.mirrors.digitalocean.com/mariadb/repo/10.6/ubuntu bionic main' ``` After that, you can add the repository for the new version with the [add-apt-repository](https://manpages.ubuntu.com/manpages/bionic/man1/add-apt-repository.1.html) command. For example, if you wanted to use the repository to install [MariaDB 10.6](https://app.gitbook.com/s/aEnK0ZXmUbJzqQrTjFyb/community-server/10.6/what-is-mariadb-106) on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (Bionic), then you could use the following commands to add the MariaDB `apt` repository: ```bash sudo apt-get install software-properties-common sudo add-apt-repository 'deb [arch=amd64,arm64,ppc64el] http://sfo1.mirrors.digitalocean.com/mariadb/repo/10.6/ubuntu bionic main' ``` And then you would have to update the package cache by executing the following command: ```bash sudo apt update ``` After that, the repository should refer to [MariaDB 10.6](https://app.gitbook.com/s/aEnK0ZXmUbJzqQrTjFyb/community-server/10.6/what-is-mariadb-106) and you can [upgrade to the new version of MariaDB](#upgrading-to-a-new-version-of-mariadb). **Updating a Source List File** If you added the `apt` repository by creating a [source list](https://manpages.ubuntu.com/manpages/bionic/man5/sources.list.5.html) file in `/etc/apt/sources.list.d/`, then you can update the major release that the repository uses by updating the source list file in-place. For example, if you wanted to change the repository from [MariaDB 10.5](https://app.gitbook.com/s/aEnK0ZXmUbJzqQrTjFyb/community-server/old-releases/10.5/what-is-mariadb-105) to [MariaDB 10.6](https://app.gitbook.com/s/aEnK0ZXmUbJzqQrTjFyb/community-server/10.6/what-is-mariadb-106), and if the source list file was at `/etc/apt/sources.list.d/MariaDB.list`, then you could execute the following: ```bash sudo sed -i 's/10.5/10.6/' /etc/apt/sources.list.d/MariaDB.list ``` And then you would have to update the package cache by executing the following command: ```bash sudo apt update ``` After that, the repository should refer to [MariaDB 10.6](https://app.gitbook.com/s/aEnK0ZXmUbJzqQrTjFyb/community-server/10.6/what-is-mariadb-106) and you can [upgrade to the new version of MariaDB](#upgrading-to-a-new-version-of-mariadb). ### Importing the MariaDB GPG Public Key Before MariaDB can be installed, you also have to import the GPG public key that is used to verify the digital signatures of the packages in our repositories. This allows the `apt` utility to verify the integrity of the packages that it installs. For **MariaDB Community Server**, see the [MariaDB Community Server Debian / Ubuntu key](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/server-management/install-and-upgrade-mariadb/installing-mariadb/gpg#mariadb-community-server-debian-ubuntu-key) section of the [GPG](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/server-management/install-and-upgrade-mariadb/installing-mariadb/binary-packages/gpg) page for details on how to import the key used by those repositories on your Debian or Ubuntu system. For **MariaDB Enterprise Server**, see the [MariaDB Enterprise GPG Keys](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/server-management/install-and-upgrade-mariadb/installing-mariadb/gpg#mariadb-enterprise-gpg-keys) section of the [GPG](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/server-management/install-and-upgrade-mariadb/installing-mariadb/binary-packages/gpg) page for details on how to import the key used by those repositories on your Debian or Ubuntu system. {% hint style="info" %} Starting with Debian 9 (Stretch), the [dirmngr](https://manpages.debian.org/stretch/dirmngr/dirmngr.8.en.html) package needs to be installed before the GPG public key can be imported. To install it, execute: `sudo apt install dirmngr` {% endhint %} Once the GPG public key is imported, you are ready to install packages from the repository. ### Installing MariaDB Packages with APT After the `apt` repository is configured, you can install MariaDB by executing the [apt-get](https://manpages.ubuntu.com/manpages/bionic/man8/apt-get.8.html) command. The specific command that you would use would depend on which specific packages that you want to install. #### Installing the Most Common Packages with APT To Install the most common packages, first you would have to update the package cache by executing the following command: ```bash sudo apt update ``` To Install the most common packages, execute the following command: ```bash sudo apt-get install mariadb-server mariadb-server-galera galera-4 mariadb-client libmariadb3 mariadb-backup mariadb-common ``` #### Installing MariaDB Server with APT To Install MariaDB Server, first you would have to update the package cache by executing the following command: ```bash sudo apt update ``` Then, execute the following command: ```bash sudo apt-get install mariadb-server ``` #### Installing MariaDB Galera Cluster with APT The process to install MariaDB Galera Cluster with the MariaDB `apt-get` repository is practically the same as installing standard MariaDB Server. Galera Cluster support is included in the standard MariaDB Server packages, so you will need to install the `mariadb-server` package, as you normally would. You also need to install the `galera-4` package to obtain the [Galera](https://app.gitbook.com/s/3VYeeVGUV4AMqrA3zwy7/readme/mariadb-galera-cluster-usage-guide) 4 wsrep provider library. To install MariaDB Galera Cluster, first you would have to update the package cache by executing the following command: ```bash sudo apt update ``` To install MariaDB Galera Cluster, you could execute the following command: ```bash sudo apt-get install mariadb-server mariadb-client galera-4 ``` MariaDB Galera Cluster also has a separate package that can be installed on arbitrator nodes. The package is called `galera-arbitrator-4`. This package should be installed on whatever node you want to serve as the arbitrator. It can either run on a separate server that is not acting as a cluster node, which is the recommended configuration, or it can run on a server that is also acting as an existing cluster node. To install the arbitrator package, you could execute the following command: ```bash sudo apt install galera-arbitrator-4 ``` See [Galera Cluster](https://app.gitbook.com/o/diTpXxF5WsbHqTReoBsS/s/3VYeeVGUV4AMqrA3zwy7/) for more information on MariaDB Galera Cluster. #### Installing MariaDB Clients and Client Libraries with APT [MariaDB Connector/C](https://github.com/mariadb-corporation/docs-server/blob/test/kb/en/about-mariadb-connector-c/README.md) is included as the client library. To Install the clients and client libraries, first you would have to update the package cache by executing the following command: ```bash sudo apt update ``` Then, execute the following command: ```bash sudo apt-get install mariadb-client libmariadb3 ``` #### Installing mariadb-backup with APT To install [mariadb-backup](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/server-usage/backup-and-restore/mariadb-backup/mariadb-backup-overview), first you would have to update the package cache by executing the following command: ```bash sudo apt update ``` Then, execute the following command: ```bash sudo apt-get install mariadb-backup ``` #### Installing Plugins with APT Some [plugins](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/reference/plugins) may also need to be installed. For example, to install the [cracklib\_password\_check](https://github.com/mariadb-corporation/mariadb-docs/blob/main/server/server-management/reference/plugins/password-validation-plugins/cracklib-password-check-plugin.md) password validation plugin, first you would have to update the package cache by executing the following command: ```bash sudo apt update ``` Then, execute the following command: ```bash sudo apt-get install mariadb-cracklib-password-check ``` ### Installing Older Versions from the Repository The MariaDB `apt` repository contains the last few versions of MariaDB. To show what versions are available, use the [apt-cache](https://manpages.ubuntu.com/manpages/bionic/man8/apt-cache.8.html) command: ```bash sudo apt-cache showpkg mariadb-server ``` There will be a lot of output, but in the "Provides" section at the end of the output you will see the available versions. For example: ``` Package: mariadb-server Versions: 1:12.1.2+maria~ubu2404 (/var/lib/apt/lists/dlm.mariadb.com_repo_mariadb-server_12.rolling_repo_ubuntu_dists_noble_main_binary-amd64_Packages) Description Language: ...... Provides: 1:12.1.2+maria~ubu2404 - virtual-mysql-server (= ) default-mysql-server (= ) 1:12.0.2+maria~ubu2404 - virtual-mysql-server (= ) default-mysql-server (= ) 1:10.11.13-0ubuntu0.24.04.1 - virtual-mysql-server (= ) 1:10.11.7-2ubuntu2 - virtual-mysql-server (= ) ``` In the above example there are four versions available, two from the MariaDB repositories, and two from the Ubuntu repositories. The versions from MariaDB have "maria" in the version number, and the versions from Ubuntu have "ubuntu" in the version number. To install an older version of a package instead of the latest version we just need to specify the package name, an equal sign, and then the complete version number. From the example above, the complete version number for MariaDB 12.0.2 is: `1:12.0.2+maria~ubu2404` However, when installing an older version of a package, `apt` will automatically choose to install the latest versions of any dependencies, which doesn't work for dependencies of the `mariadb-server` package like `mariadb-client` and `mariadb-server-core`. 
sudo apt install mariadb-server=1:12.0.2+maria~ubu2404
``` Reading package lists... Done Building dependency tree... Done Reading state information... Done Some packages could not be installed. This may mean that you have requested an impossible situation or if you are using the unstable distribution that some required packages have not yet been created or been moved out of Incoming. The following information may help to resolve the situation: The following packages have unmet dependencies: mariadb-client : Breaks: mariadb-server (< 1:12.1.2+maria~ubu2404) but 1:12.0.2+maria~ubu2404 is to be installed mariadb-server-core : Breaks: mariadb-server (< 1:12.1.2+maria~ubu2404) but 1:12.0.2+maria~ubu2404 is to be installed E: Unable to correct problems, you have held broken packages. ``` To ensure that all MariaDB packages are on the same version in this scenario, it is necessary to specify them all. Therefore, to install the 12.0.2 version of the `mariadb-server` package from this `apt` repository, we would do the following (using a variable to hold the version number, and putting each package on its own line so things are cleaner): ```bash ver="1:12.0.2+maria~ubu2404" sudo apt install \ mariadb-server=${ver} \ mariadb-client=${ver} \ mariadb-server-core=${ver} \ mariadb-client-core=${ver} ``` For MariaDB Enterprise, version numbers are similar, but have an extra point. For example, MariaDB Enterprise Server 11.8.5-2 for Ubuntu 24.04 Noble has the version number: `1:11.8.5.2+maria~ubu2404` . The rest of the install and setup process is as normal. ## Installing MariaDB with dpkg While it is not recommended, it is possible to download and install the`.deb` packages manually. However, it is generally recommended to use a package manager like `apt-get`. A tarball that contains the `.deb` packages can be downloaded from the following URL: * [downloads.mariadb.com](https://downloads.mariadb.com) For example, to install the [MariaDB 10.6.21](https://app.gitbook.com/s/aEnK0ZXmUbJzqQrTjFyb/community-server/10.6/10.6.21) `.deb` packages on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (Bionic), you could execute the following: ```bash sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install libdbi-perl libdbd-mysql-perl psmisc libaio1 socat wget https://downloads.mariadb.com/MariaDB/mariadb-10.6.21/repo/ubuntu/mariadb-10.6.21-ubuntu-bionic-amd64-debs.tar tar -xvf mariadb-10.6.21-ubuntu-bionic-amd64-debs.tar cd mariadb-10.6.21-ubuntu-bionic-amd64-debs/ sudo dpkg --install ./mariadb-common*.deb \ ./mysql-common*.deb \ ./mariadb-client*.deb \ ./libmariadb3*.deb \ ./libmysqlclient18*.deb sudo dpkg --install ./mariadb-server*.deb \ ./mariadb-backup*.deb \ ./galera-4*.deb ``` ## After Installation After the installation is complete, you can start MariaDB. If you are using [MariaDB Galera Cluster](https://app.gitbook.com/s/3VYeeVGUV4AMqrA3zwy7/readme/mariadb-galera-cluster-usage-guide), then keep in mind that the first node will have to be [bootstrapped](https://app.gitbook.com/s/3VYeeVGUV4AMqrA3zwy7/galera-management/installation-and-deployment/getting-started-with-mariadb-galera-cluster#bootstrapping-a-new-cluster). ## Upgrading to a new version of MariaDB After updating your repository configuration to move from the repository of one version of MariaDB to a newer version, as per the previous instructions, you will need to upgrade the MariaDB packages, this is done with: ```bash sudo apt upgrade mariadb-server ``` Alternatively you can also run the following to installing the new version: ```bash sudo apt install mariadb-server galera-4 ``` The reason for specifying the `galera-4` package is to ensure the correct updated version of Galera is installed along with the new server version, replacing the versions that were there before. ## Available DEB Packages The available DEB packages depend on the specific MariaDB release series. ### Available DEB Packages For MariaDB, the following DEBs are available: | Package Name | Description | | ---------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | `galera-4` | The WSREP provider for [Galera](https://app.gitbook.com/s/3VYeeVGUV4AMqrA3zwy7/readme/mariadb-galera-cluster-usage-guide) 4. | | `libmariadb3` | Dynamic client libraries. | | `libmariadb-dev` | Development headers and static libraries. | | `libmariadbclient18` | Virtual package to satisfy external depends | | `libmysqlclient18` | Virtual package to satisfy external depends | | `mariadb-backup` | [mariadb-backup](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/server-usage/backup-and-restore/mariadb-backup/mariadb-backup-overview) | | `mariadb-client` | Client tools like [mariadb CLI](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/clients-and-utilities/mariadb-client), [mariadb-dump](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/clients-and-utilities/backup-restore-and-import-clients/mariadb-dump), and others. | | `mariadb-client-core` | Core client tools | | `mariadb-common` | Character set files and /etc/my.cnf | | `mariadb-plugin-connect` | The [CONNECT](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/server-usage/storage-engines/connect) storage engine. | | `mariadb-plugin-cracklib-password-check` | The [cracklib\_password\_check](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/reference/plugins/password-validation-plugins/cracklib-password-check-plugin) password validation plugin. | | `mariadb-plugin-gssapi-client` | The client-side component of the [gssapi](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/reference/plugins/authentication-plugins/authentication-plugin-gssapi) authentication plugin. | | `mariadb-plugin-gssapi-server` | The server-side component of the [gssapi](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/reference/plugins/authentication-plugins/authentication-plugin-gssapi) authentication plugin. | | `mariadb-plugin-rocksdb` | The [MyRocks](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/server-usage/storage-engines/myrocks) storage engine. | | `mariadb-plugin-spider` | The [SPIDER](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/server-usage/storage-engines/spider) storage engine. | | `mariadb-plugin-tokudb` | The [TokuDB](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/server-usage/storage-engines/legacy-storage-engines/tokudb) storage engine. | | `mariadb-server` | The server and server tools, like [myisamchk](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/clients-and-utilities/myisam-clients-and-utilities/myisamchk) and [mariadb-hotcopy](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/clients-and-utilities/backup-restore-and-import-clients/mariadb-hotcopy) are here. | | `mariadb-server-galera` | Required for MariaDB Cluster (Galera) functionality. Includes cluster-specific scripts, systemd bootstrap logic, and the `wsrep_info` plugin. | | `mariadb-server-core` | The core server. | | `mariadb-test` | mysql-client-test executable, and mysql-test framework with the tests. | | `mariadb-test-data` | MariaDB database regression test suite - data files | ## Actions Performed by DEB Packages ### Users and Groups Created When the `mariadb-server` DEB package is installed, it will create a user and group named `mysql`, if they do not already exist. ## See Also * [Differences in MariaDB in Debian](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/server-management/install-and-upgrade-mariadb/installing-mariadb/troubleshooting-installation-issues/installation-issues-on-debian-and-ubuntu/differences-in-mariadb-in-debian-and-ubuntu) * [Installing MariaDB .deb Files with Ansible](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/server-management/automated-mariadb-deployment-and-administration/ansible-and-mariadb/installing-mariadb-deb-files-with-ansible) *This page is licensed: CC BY-SA / Gnu FDL* {% @marketo/form formId="4316" %}