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MariaDB

MariaDB shares the MySQL-compatible base and adds MariaDB-specific roles, storage engines, server variables, and ANALYZE FORMAT=JSON workflows.

Available12 minDesktop

Prerequisites

  • Install the current DataPad++ desktop pre-release on Windows, macOS, or Linux.
  • Have the endpoint, database file, or cloud account details for a MariaDB datastore you are authorized to use. Start with least-privileged, read-only access.
  • Keep an independent backup before enabling edits, administration, restore, or transfer execution.

Connect and run a safe query

  1. 1

    Create the connection

    Open Library, choose Create connection, and select MariaDB and a supported Connection method tab.

  2. 2

    Test and save

    Complete the applicable fields and enable Read-only connection. Test connection when available; new local files and pending secondary credential changes must be saved first. Review runtime limitations and warnings.

    MariaDB connection setup. The MariaDB connection dialog with supported method tabs and illustrative, non-secret settings. Expand optional sections and review runtime limitations before saving.
    MariaDB connection setup. The MariaDB connection dialog with supported method tabs and illustrative, non-secret settings. Expand optional sections and review runtime limitations before saving. Open full size
  3. 3

    Open the native explorer

    Use Save Connection, or Create Database and Save Connection for a new local file, then open the MariaDB Explorer where supported.

  4. 4

    Select a scope

    Select the database / schema scope that should be attached to the new tab.

  5. 5

    Run a bounded read

    Open a query tab, paste the bounded read-only sample below, and choose Run or press Ctrl/Cmd+Enter.

    MariaDB native workflow. A representative MariaDB explorer and bounded read-only workflow. Replace the example objects with names from your datastore.
    MariaDB native workflow. A representative MariaDB explorer and bounded read-only workflow. Replace the example objects with names from your datastore. Open full size
  6. 6

    Inspect the result

    Inspect Results, Messages, History, and Details; dock the panel on the bottom or right as needed.

  7. 7

    Export when needed

    Export only the required rows after reviewing format, destination, and redaction options.

  8. 8

    Open diagnostics or transfers

    Open Diagnostics or Transfers from the drawer/status bar and treat disabled reasons as capability boundaries, not transient errors.

Connection fields

FieldRequiredPurposeSafe example
NameYesA clear profile name, without credentials.MariaDB development
Connection methodYesChoose a supported tab. The fields below apply only to the selected method and deployment.Connection fields / Connection string
EnvironmentNoAttach the intended variable and safety context.Local development
Read-only connectionNoEnable for initial exploration. This does not make pre-release software safe for production workloads.Enabled
Host / PortNoEndpoint for a fields-based connection. Follow the selected deployment and runtime limitations; MongoDB SRV does not use an explicit port.localhost / engine default
Database / default scopeNoInitial scope for browsing, where supported.catalog
Complete connection stringYesRequired in Connection string mode only. Saved unchanged as one vault secret with Save Connection. Blank keeps an existing stored value.Paste your complete provider string; do not share it
UsernameNoAuthentication identity for the selected method.catalog_reader
PasswordNoRequired only when the chosen authentication needs it. Save Connection stores changes; blank preserves an existing value, and Reveal… explicitly discloses it.Stored in the desktop OS vault
TransportNoGeneral. Optional, depending on the method and server. Review runtime limitations before overriding the driver default.tcp / unix-socket / cloud-sql-proxy / managed-mysql / managed-mariadb
Unix socket pathNoGeneral. Optional, depending on the method and server. Review runtime limitations before overriding the driver default.Driver default
TLS modeNoTLS & certificates. Optional, depending on the method and server. Review runtime limitations before overriding the driver default.disabled / preferred / required / verify-ca / verify-identity
CA certificateNoTLS & certificates. Optional, depending on the method and server. Review runtime limitations before overriding the driver default.Driver default
Client certificateNoTLS & certificates. Optional, depending on the method and server. Review runtime limitations before overriding the driver default.Driver default
Client keyNoTLS & certificates. Optional, depending on the method and server. Review runtime limitations before overriding the driver default.Driver default
Character setNoAdvanced. Optional, depending on the method and server. Review runtime limitations before overriding the driver default.Driver default
CollationNoAdvanced. Optional, depending on the method and server. Review runtime limitations before overriding the driver default.Driver default
Time zoneNoAdvanced. Optional, depending on the method and server. Review runtime limitations before overriding the driver default.Driver default
Connect timeout (ms)NoAdvanced. Optional, depending on the method and server. Review runtime limitations before overriding the driver default.Driver default
Command timeout (ms)NoAdvanced. Optional, depending on the method and server. Review runtime limitations before overriding the driver default.Driver default
Statement cache capacityNoAdvanced. Optional, depending on the method and server. Review runtime limitations before overriding the driver default.Driver default

Run the sample query

MariaDB read-only example
SELECT id, name, status
FROM commerce.customers
ORDER BY id
LIMIT 25;

Explore and inspect

  • Browse MySQL-compatible objects plus MariaDB role mappings, server variables, storage engines, Aria metrics, routines, events, and security surfaces.
  • Inspect grid results, JSON analyze profiles, server-variable panels, role mappings, storage-engine posture, and primary-key row edit evidence.

Diagnose, administer, and transfer

  • Review status counters, processlist waits, metadata locks, statement digests, storage-engine details, role security, Aria metrics, and optimizer trace availability.
  • Preview check, analyze, optimize, repair, scheduled event enable/disable, user lock/unlock, role/security changes, import/export, backup, and restore validation.
  • Import — Live. MariaDB uses guarded local or server file loading and streamed row export. Formats: CSV (portable-lossy), JSON (portable), NDJSON (portable). Destinations: local file.
  • Export — Live. MariaDB uses guarded local or server file loading and streamed row export. Formats: CSV (portable-lossy), JSON (portable), NDJSON (portable). Destinations: local file.
  • Backup — Unavailable. This datastore has no supported in-process or server API for a full native backup artifact. Formats: Native managed backup (native). Destinations: cloud uri, server path. Full MariaDB backup and restore require excluded vendor tooling or storage-backend access.
  • Restore — Unavailable. This datastore has no supported in-process or server API for a full native backup artifact. Formats: Native managed backup (native). Destinations: cloud uri, server path. Full MariaDB backup and restore require excluded vendor tooling or storage-backend access.
Transfers Center. Transfers Center shows a failed example transfer with its warning count, failure detail, retry control, and dismiss action.
Transfers Center. Transfers Center shows a failed example transfer with its warning count, failure detail, retry control, and dismiss action. Open full size

Capabilities and availability

CapabilityStatusNotes
Native explorerAvailableBrowse MySQL-compatible objects plus MariaDB role mappings, server variables, storage engines, Aria metrics, routines, events, and security surfaces.
Read queriesAvailableRun live SQL, SELECT builders, MariaDB-specific keyword/status snippets, EXPLAIN FORMAT=JSON, guarded ANALYZE FORMAT=JSON, and routine helpers.
Inline editingGuardedRequires key evidence, a writable profile, and environment confirmation.
Diagnostics / administrationGuardedPreview check, analyze, optimize, repair, scheduled event enable/disable, user lock/unlock, role/security changes, import/export, backup, and restore validation.
Import / export / transferGuardedAvailability follows the authoritative runtime transfer manifest and shows a disabled reason when execution is not implemented.

Safety and limitations

Troubleshooting

SymptomResolution
Test connection fails or times outVerify endpoint, port, TLS mode, proxy settings, service health, firewall rules, and network access. Keep the profile unsaved until the test explains the failure.
Explorer branches are empty or disabledConfirm the selected database / schema, refresh the branch, and grant the minimum metadata permissions described in the connection warning.
Run, edit, admin, or transfer is disabledRead the visible disabled reason. Select a compatible target, turn off read-only only when authorized, or use the documented preview/export fallback.
The sample query fails or returns different columnsReplace the example names with objects from your MariaDB datastore, confirm the selected database / schema, and keep the query bounded while you validate the result.

Related content

Create and organize connectionsContinue with this DataPad++ guide.Native datastore transfersContinue with this DataPad++ guide.Safety modelContinue with this DataPad++ guide.
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