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

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

Uninstalling MariaDB 10.11 on Red Hat Modular

Stop the MariaDB Service:
- Ensure MariaDB is not running:
sudo systemctl stop mariadb
Disable MariaDB from Starting on Boot:
- Prevent MariaDB from starting automatically:
sudo systemctl disable mariadb
Remove MariaDB Packages:
- Uninstall MariaDB server and client:
sudo dnf module reset mariadb
sudo dnf module disable mariadb
sudo dnf remove mariadb-server mariadb-client
Remove MariaDB Repository:
- Delete the repository file:
sudo rm /etc/yum.repos.d/MariaDB.repo
Remove MariaDB Data Directory:
- Delete the data directory if you no longer need the data:
sudo rm -rf /var/lib/mysql
Clean Up Unused Dependencies:
- Remove any dependencies that are no longer needed:
sudo dnf autoremove

This process ensures that MariaDB 10.11 is entirely uninstalled from your Red Hat system.

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or method two

Uninstalling MariaDB 10.11 on Red Hat

Stop the MariaDB Service:
- Ensure MariaDB is not running:
sudo systemctl stop mariadb
Disable MariaDB from Starting on Boot:
- Prevent MariaDB from starting automatically:
sudo systemctl disable mariadb
Remove MariaDB Packages:
- Uninstall MariaDB server and client:
sudo dnf remove MariaDB-server MariaDB-client
Remove MariaDB Repository:
- Delete the repository file:
sudo rm /etc/yum.repos.d/MariaDB.repo
Remove MariaDB Data Directory:
- Delete the data directory if you no longer need the data:
sudo rm -rf /var/lib/mysql
Clean Up Unused Dependencies:
- Remove any dependencies that are no longer needed:
sudo dnf autoremove