Release 25.08.0 · mariadb-operator/mariadb-operator mariadb-operator 25.08.0 is here! 🦭 We're thrilled to announce this new release fully loaded with exciting new features and bug fixes. This version is a significant step forward, enhancing the disa...

🚢 New release: #MariaDB #Kubernetes Operator 25.08.0.

✅ PhysicalBackups based on mariadb-backup
✅ PhysicalBackups based on VolumeSnapshots
✅ MariaDB 11.8 and VECTOR support
✅ MariaDB cluster helm chart
📈 Replication improvements
🐞 Fixes and enhancements

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Instant Schema Prototyping: VS Code + AI + MariaDB MCP | MariaDB Spin up MariaDB MCP in Docker and let VS Code’s AI chat prototype schemas, seed data, and SQL—all from natural-language prompts.

While #AI models are excellent tools for writing applications, #MCP can invoke external services and execute code.

@alejandro-du.bsky.social shares how to start a local #MariaDB MCP server and configure #VSCode to use it as a companion AI developer.

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What’s New in MariaDB Community Server 11.8 LTS

🚨TWO MORE DAYS!

Don’t forget to secure your spot for our webinar happening THIS WEDNESDAY, June 25, to learn more about the significant updates included in #MariaDB Community Server 11.8 LTS release.

Trust us, you don’t want to miss it.
🎟️
go.mariadb.com/25Q2-WBN-GLB...

Testing to See if You Can Run a MariaDB Cluster on a $150 Kubernetes Lab

Testing a MariaDB Galera cluster on a budget Orange Pi Kubernetes setup, tuning settings for resource limits and confirming successful replication #mariadb

This acquisition brings a reliable high availability and scalability #database solution into the #MariaDB fold, giving us the ability to deliver even more powerful solutions, support and services to our customers. 💪

MariaDB Acquires Galera Cluster | MariaDB Acquisition enables deeper integration of synchronous replication technology into MariaDB Enterprise Platform for high availability and scalability.

A warm welcome to #Codership and its flagship product
#GaleraCluster, which are officially joining #MariaDB!

More on the news: mariadb.com/newsroom/pre...

Simplify Database Management with the MariaDB Enterprise Kubernetes Operator | MariaDB Simplify MariaDB on Kubernetes with the Enterprise Operator: effortless automation and enterprise features for critical workloads.

🚨 Introducing the #MariaDB Enterprise Kubernetes Operator.

The MariaDB Enterprise #Kubernetes Operator provides a streamlined and automated solution for deploying MariaDB Enterprise Platform within your #K8s clusters.

Learn more about this feature: mariadb.com/resources/bl...

After trying for several years, we finally have Monty Widenius giving a @db.cs.cmu.edu talk with us today! He will discuss the complete rewrite of @mariadb.bsky.social's query optimizer after forking from MySQL 15 years ago. You definitely should join us at 4:30pm ET over Zoom.

[SQL Death] MariaDB's Query Optimizer: A Multi-tool That Does Some Things Differently - Carnegie Mellon Database Group MariaDB’s query optimizer stems from MySQL’s original implementation. It didn’t come from... Read More +

Today's SQL or Death Seminar Speaker: Monty Widenius (creator of MySQL + MariaDB + MaxDB) will present @mariadb.bsky.social's new query optimizer architecture. Zoom talk open to public at 4:30pm ET. YouTube video available after: db.cs.cmu.edu/events/sql-d...

MariaDB Roadshow: Berlin | MariaDB Nehmen Sie an dieser kostenlosen Veranstaltung teil und erfahren Sie mehr über die Neuheiten in MariaDB Enterprise Server, MariaDB MaxScale sowie über den MariaDB Kubernetes Operator.

Less than TWO WEEKS until #MariaDB is in Berlin! 📆

Join #database professionals on April 8 to explore the latest innovations and advancements in MariaDB’s #enterprise-grade database solutions.

Save your spot now! 👇
mariadb.com/roadshow/ber...

YouTube video by MariaDB Tracking Data Changes with System-Versioned Tables in SQL

How to use @mariadb.bsky.social to track data changes (historical data) using SQL.

✅ Enabling system versioning
✅ Querying historical data
✅ Where is historical data stored?
✅ Using partitions for historical data
✅ Explicitly querying partitions
✅ Additional features
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvBG...

❤️ Open source working together makes the whole world better.

Here's a Valentine's Day note from our SIGs to some of the ones we use the most. 💌

@vuejs.org
@matrix.org
@grafana.bsky.social
@tailscale.com
@foundation.rust-lang.org.web.brid.gy
@golang.org
@mariadb.bsky.social
@python.org
@pulumi.com

Introducing MariaDB MaxScale 25.01 GA | MariaDB MaxScale 25.01 adds powerful enterprise features such as workload capture and replay that enables worry-free upgrades.

#MariaDB MaxScale 25.01 is available as GA – all part of the MariaDB Enterprise Platform release! 👏

Our advanced database proxy comes complete with new features, including workload capture and replay, and MariaDB monitor.

Discover what’s new in this update. 👇
mariadb.com/resources/bl...

ANALYZE example in MariaDB

Visualize query execution plans in JSON format with ANALYZE FORMAT=JSON! Perfect for deeper insights. 🛠️
mariadb.com/kb/en/analyz...
#MariaDB #SQLPerformance #QueryTuning

The Next Generation of MariaDB: Powered by Vector Search

#MariaDB is evolving to support new workloads and data types. 👀

Join our product leaders on January 30 to get the details on our latest major #database release: MariaDB Enterprise Platform 2025

Save your spot for our next webinar now. 👇
go.mariadb.com/GLBL-WBN-202...

MariaDB Announces New Release of Its Enterprise Platform with Introduction of Vector Search for AI Application Development | MariaDB This release extends the variety of workloads supported with new vector search, expanded semi-structured data support, cost-based optimizer and advanced tooling.

Vector search has arrived to #MariaDB! 🗣️

💥 The latest release of MariaDB Enterprise Platform includes #opensource, native vector search plus enterprise features that make it easier to confidently run production workloads.

Learn more. ⬇️
mariadb.com/newsroom/pre...

YouTube video by MariaDB Creating RAG Applications with MariaDB and Java (no frameworks)

🧠 For test environments in generative #AI apps, check this out:
✅ Run embedder+LLM locally (no cloud)
✅ Store vectors in @mariadb.bsky.social
✅ Run extremely fast similarity search with #MariaDB
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZ38...

State of Open Con 25 speaker Kaj Arnö of @mariadb.bsky.social will be in Open Data track! 🎤 Join to hear about Saving the world by feeding the AI Dragon with unbiased open data 🌐 https://buff.ly/3HjeQxq
#opensource #opendata #soocon25

#MariaDB is headed to #Brussels for an exciting event focused on the MariaDB community! 🇧🇪

Join other MariaDB #opensource users to celebrate and share the latest developments in MariaDB Server. We can’t wait to see you!

www.meetup.com/mariadb-serv...

MariaDB Server Turns 15! Here Are 15 Reasons Why Developers and DBAs Love It | MariaDB To celebrate MariaDB Server turning 15 years old, here are 15 reasons why developers and DBAs love this open source database.

🙀 15 amazing features in #MariaDB. You won't believe number 6!

(What I can't believe is that I just wrote that 😆 )

mariadb.com/resources/bl...

#databases #sql #coding #developers @mariadb.bsky.social

High availability for #Java applications with #MariaDB. Add transactionReplay=true to enable automatic failover

Oracle to MariaDB: Pragmatic Migration Strategies

🔔 Webinar alert: Run #MariaDB Enterprise Server on #IBM Power10: Higher Performance & Lower Costs. Register here: go.mariadb.com/MDBEnterpris...

MariaDB JSON_TABLE() function example.

Unlocking JSON arrays with MariaDB! Query and manipulate JSON data like a pro using JSON_TABLE(). 🎯 #MariaDB #JSON #SQLTips #Developers
mariadb.com/kb/en/json_t...

🔔 New demo: HA with @mariadb.bsky.social featuring #MaxScale, #Java, #Svelte, and #VSCode
👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8eL...
#databases #SQL #developers #coding #DevOps #SoftwareEngineering

YouTube video by MariaDB How to mix NoSQL and SQL Data in s Single Query using MariaDB MaxScale

Check this out: www.youtube.com/shorts/jrcbh...

“Hi, MariaDB doesn’t currently support renaming databases directly due to structural complexities. The recommended approach is creating a new database, migrating the data, and updating references. We’re here to assist if needed!

Excellent tip

Great work!

And there’s MariaDB #MaxScale for those who want NoSQL support in a relational database