MariaDB is an open-source relational database management system (RDBMS) that works as a drop-in alternative to MySQL with improved performance and support for multiple storage engine features. MariaDB uses the SQL (Structured Query Language) syntax to perform database operations and integrate with existing server applications such as web server stacks using modular extensions. This article explains how to install MariaDB on FreeBSD 14.0, secure the database server, and enable database users to c......