MariaDB can be installed by enabling the module or using the repository; both examples are in this guide.

Installing MariaDB 10.11 on Red Hat by Enabling the Module

Enable the MariaDB Module:
- List available MariaDB modules:
sudo dnf module list mariadb
- Enable the MariaDB 10.11 module:
sudo dnf module enable mariadb:10.11
Install MariaDB:
- Install the MariaDB server and client:
sudo dnf install mariadb-server mariadb
Start and Enable MariaDB:
- Start the MariaDB service:
sudo systemctl start mariadb
- Enable MariaDB to start on boot:
sudo systemctl enable mariadb
Secure the Installation:
- Run the security script:
sudo mysql_secure_installation
- Follow the prompts to set the root password and secure the installation.
Verify the Installation:
- Check the MariaDB version:
mysql -V

This method ensures that you are using the module system to manage MariaDB 10.11 on your Red Hat system.

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or method two

Installing MariaDB 10.11 on Red Hat

Update Your System:
- Ensure your system is up to date:
sudo dnf update
Enable the MariaDB Repository:
- Create a repository file for MariaDB:
sudo tee /etc/yum.repos.d/MariaDB.repo <<EOF
[mariadb]
name = MariaDB
baseurl = http://yum.mariadb.org/10.11/rhel8-amd64
gpgkey=https://yum.mariadb.org/RPM-GPG-KEY-MariaDB
gpgcheck=1
EOF
Install MariaDB:
- Install MariaDB server and client:
sudo dnf install MariaDB-server MariaDB-client
Start and Enable MariaDB:
- Start the MariaDB service:
sudo systemctl start mariadb
- Enable MariaDB to start on boot:
sudo systemctl enable mariadb
Secure the Installation:
- Run the security script:
sudo mysql_secure_installation
- Follow the prompts to set the root password and secure the installation.
Verify the Installation:
- Check the MariaDB version:
mysql -V

This process ensures that MariaDB 10.11 is correctly installed and configured on your Red Hat system.

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