How To Install MariaDB on RHEL 8

To install MariaDB on RHEL 8, you can use the following steps:

1. Enable the MariaDB repository:

sudo dnf install https://downloads.mariadb.com/MariaDB/mariadb_repo_setup

This will add the MariaDB repository to your system and enable it.

2. Install MariaDB:

sudo dnf install mariadb-server

This will install the latest version of MariaDB available in the repository.

3. Start the MariaDB service and enable it to start automatically on boot:

sudo systemctl start mariadb
sudo systemctl enable mariadb

4. Secure the MariaDB installation:

sudo mysql_secure_installation

This will guide you through the process of setting a root password and configuring some security options for your MariaDB installation.

5. Test the installation:

mysql -u root -p

Enter the root password you set during the secure installation, and you should be able to log in to the MariaDB console.