1. Download the MariaDB installer for Windows: Visit the MariaDB download page (https://downloads.mariadb.org/) to download MariaDB for Windows. Select the version you need and download the MSI package suitable for your system (32 or 64 bit).
1. Run the installer: Once the download is complete, run the installer.
1. Follow the setup wizard: The MariaDB setup wizard will guide you through the installation.
– On the first screen, click “Next”. – Review the license agreement, click the “I accept the terms” box, and click “Next”. – Choose the components to install. For a complete installation, check all options and click “Next”. – Set the root password. Make sure to remember or write down this password as it is needed to manage the database. – The default settings should be fine for the rest, click “Next”. – Finally, click “Install” to begin the installation.1. Complete the installation: After the installation is complete, click “Finish”. There should now be a new program in your start menu called “MariaDB 10.x” (where x is your installed version).
1. Test the installation: To verify that MariaDB is installed and running, open a Command Prompt and type `mysql -u root -p`, followed by the root password you set during the installation. If everything was installed correctly, you should now be logged into the MariaDB shell.
Remember to keep your MariaDB server updated to get the latest features, performance improvements, and bug fixes.
