MariaDB on Windows - Production Ready

This is a repackaged open source software product wherein additional charges apply for cloudimg support services.

## MariaDB on Windows - Pre-Configured, Production-Ready Database AMI

Skip hours of manual setup and launch a fully configured MariaDB database on Windows Server. This AMI is built for Windows-shop DBAs, .NET development teams, and mid-market organizations migrating from MySQL who need a reliable, supported database without the overhead of self-installation or the limitations of managed services that do not offer Windows hosting.

Unlike AWS RDS for MariaDB, this AMI runs on Windows Server - enabling Active Directory integration, .NET native connectivity, and Windows administration tools that RDS cannot provide. Unlike free community AMIs, this deployment includes pre-configured AWS integrations and guaranteed 24/7 expert support.

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## Getting Started in 5 Steps

1. Launch the AMI from AWS Marketplace and select your instance type

2. Connect via Remote Desktop (port 3389) using your key pair credentials

3. Verify the MariaDB Windows service is running (configured for automatic startup)

4. Set your database credentials and connect on port 3306

5. Begin accepting application connections - database is production-ready

Pre-installed components: MariaDB Server, AWS CLI (for S3 integration), CloudWatch agent (monitoring), SSM agent (secure management), and Windows Firewall configured for ports 3389 and 3306only.

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## Why This AMI Over Alternatives

• vs. Self-Install: Save configuration time with production defaults, pre-configured AWS integrations, and automatic service startup. Get expert support instead of troubleshooting alone.
• vs. RDS for MariaDB: RDS does not offer Windows Server hosting. If your stack requires Active Directory, .NET Entity Framework, or Windows-native tooling, this AMI is your path.

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## Real-World Scenario

A mid-size e-commerce company running a .NET application on Windows Server 2022 needs to migrate from MySQL to MariaDB for Galera Cluster high availability across two AWS Availability Zones. They require Active Directory authentication for their DBA team and PCI-compliant encrypted connections. This AMI provides the Windows-native MariaDB deployment with TLS-ready configuration, and cloudimg support assists with Galera Cluster topology setup and MySQL migration validation.

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## Security and Hardening

• MariaDB configured with role-based access control enabled by default
• Encrypted binary logs for replication security
• TLS support for client-server connections
• Windows Firewall restricts access to ports 3389 (RDP) and 3306 (MariaDB)
• SSM agent enables secure management without opening additional ports
• Windows Server2022 Secured Core capabilities available
• Regular OS security updates provided through support subscription

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## Key Features

• ACID Compliance ensures data integrity for transactional workloads
• Galera Cluster for synchronous multi-master replication and high availability
• MySQL Drop-In Compatibility - same client protocols, connectors, and tools
• Storage Engines: InnoDB, Aria, MyRocks (write-heavy), ColumnStore (analytics)
• Oracle Compatibility Mode for simplified Oracle-to-MariaDB migration
• Temporal Tables for automatic historical data tracking
• Thread Pool for improved concurrent connection handling
• Window Functions, CTEs, JSON support for modern query patterns
• Parallel Replication for improved replica performance

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## Windows Server Compatibility

• Windows Server 2016 (support until 2027)
• Windows Server 2019 (support until 2029)
• Windows Server 2022 (support until 2031)

All versions include Desktop Experience, Active Directory integration, and Hyper-V support. Multiple MariaDB versions spanning 10.x and 11.x series available.

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## Use Cases

• MySQL to MariaDB Migration: Binary-compatible drop-in replacement. Existing applications work without code changes.
• Windows .NET Applications: Native ADO.NET, Entity Framework, and ODBC connectivity for C# and VB.NET applications.
• High Availability: Galera Cluster provides synchronous multi-master replication with automatic node provisioning.
• Business Intelligence: ColumnStore engine for analytical workloads with window functions and CTEs.

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## Native Drivers and Integration

C, C++, Java, .NET, Python, PHP, Node.js. ODBC and JDBC connectivity. Compatible with HeidiSQL, DBeaver, and MySQL Workbench. Migration tools available from Oracle, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server.

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## Support Included

24/7 technical support with guaranteed24-hour response SLA and average one-hour response for critical issues. Expert assistance with configuration, performance tuning, Galera Cluster setup, MySQL-to-MariaDB migration, and AWS optimization.

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*This AMI is a repackaged upstream distribution provided by cloudimg.*