MariaDB is an open-source relational database management system that serves as a drop-in replacement for MySQL, offering improved reliability, performance, and flexibility. It uses the same SQL syntax as MySQL for creating and managing databases on a server. This article explains how to install MariaDB on Ubuntu 22.04 and configure it for production use, enabling you to create and manage databases on your server. Before you begin: * Have an [Ubuntu 22.04 server](https://www.vultr.com/servers/ubu......