What this book covers
Chapter 1, Installing MariaDB, explains how to install MariaDB on Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X.
Chapter 2, Configuring MariaDB, explains the basics of configuring MariaDB, including the location of the configuration files and how to set common configuration options.
Chapter 3, Securing MariaDB, provides an overview of the best practices for MariaDB security, including how to easily secure a new MariaDB installation.
Chapter 4, Administering MariaDB, explains how to add and administer MariaDB user accounts.
Chapter 5 , Using MariaDB – Databases and Tables, covers the commands used to create, update, and delete databases and tables.
Chapter 6, Using MariaDB – Inserting, Updating, and Deleting, covers the commands used to add, update, and delete data from our database tables.
Chapter 7, Using MariaDB – Retrieving Data, covers the commands used to retrieve data from our database tables, including filtering, searching, sorting, joining, and summarizing the data.
Chapter 8, Maintaining MariaDB, explains how to maintain your MariaDB database and keep it running smoothly.
Appendix, MariaDB Next Steps, provides you with a list of various online resources available to help you on your way to becoming a MariaDB expert.
