Compatibility Issues
While migrating between database management systems, it is important to check the versions before starting the migration process. Because not all the versions of MySQL are compatible with every version of MariaDB. There exist some restrictions. We have provided a table of compatibility for you to refer to before migrating.
Table To Check Version Compatibility
MySQL | MariaDB |
5.1 | 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 |
5.5 | 5.5 |
5.6 | 10.0, 10.1 |
5.7 | 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5 |
8.0 | – |
Simple Steps Migration From MySQL To MariaDB On Linux
MySQL and MariaDB are two different Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS). Superficially, both of these software look and act in the same way. But there are many technical differences between them. So, before diving into the steps for migration, let’s first understand what is MySQL and MariaDB as well as their key features.