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How to Sync Only MariaDB Users and Passwords from Master to Slave

diditho — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 06:03:43 +0000

Sometimes I want a MariaDB slave to have the same user accounts and passwords as the master, but I do not want it to inherit the same permissions. This is common when the slave is used for reporting, internal access, standby, or a limited failover role. The accounts may need to match, but the grants... Continue reading →

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Moving a MariaDB Database Between Servers (The Simple Way)

diditho — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 03:20:48 +0000

Sometimes the hardest problems in infrastructure are actually the simplest ones. Not because they are complicated, but because we forget the exact commands when we need them. Migrating a MariaDB database from one server to another is one of those things. You’ve done it many times, but when you need it again six months later,... Continue reading →

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Reseeding MariaDB Master–Slave Replication (Non-GTID) While the Master Stays Online

diditho — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:13:54 +0000

MariaDB replication breaks at the worst possible time, right when you need the database to be calm, predictable, and boring. If you’re running classic (non-GTID) master–slave replication, the fastest way out of a messy drift is usually not to “skip errors” or “restart services” endlessly. The cleanest recovery is to reseed the slave from a... Continue reading →

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MariaDB vs PostgreSQL, Two Open-Source Patterns of Freedom

diditho — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 12:30:45 +0000

When people compare MariaDB and PostgreSQL, most focus on performance, indexing, or JSON support. But beneath those metrics lies a deeper question, one about freedom patterns and how open-source software evolves when power, profit, and community intersect. This is not just a database comparison, it’s a story about two philosophies that shaped how open source... Continue reading →

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MariaDB Master Slave Installation and Configuration on Linux Debian 12 Bookworm

diditho — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 06:48:14 +0000

MariaDB is an open-source relational database management system (RDBMS) that emerged as a fork of MySQL after concerns over its acquisition by Oracle. Developed by the original creators of MySQL, MariaDB retains compatibility with MySQL while offering additional features and enhancements. It supports ACID-compliant transactions, is known for its performance and scalability, and is widely... Continue reading →

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