Getting started with MariaDB for data collection storage

MariaDB is a database that allows for the relational storage of objects. This allows for key-value pairs to be stored and accessed using MySQL commands. The ability to save and access this information is paramount for platforms such as forums where usernames and passwords need to be correlated together for authentication, for example. We also use this for inventory tracking in many instances, for businesses both big and small. The power of these databases is a necessity that every company relies upon.

Structured Query Language (SQL) is what is normally used by a relational database management system (RDBMS) in order to control how a database is configured and accessed. This system provides the means to configure your database in the manner that is needed to function properly, whether it is used by an application or a web server. The more you use relational databases, the more you will understand their significance when it...