Install MariaDB on Ubuntu

Question

How do I install the latest version of MariaDB on Ubuntu?

Answer 1

Hey Ravi, execute the following instructions to install MariaDB on Ubuntu:

Add repositories

sudo apt-get install curl
curl -LsS https://r.mariadb.com/downloads/mariadb_repo_setup | sudo bash
sudo apt update
sudo apt install mariadb-server

Update repositories and then install:

apt-get update
apt-get install mariadb-server

Finish the installation by running 

/usr/bin/mysql_secure_installation