The open source MySQL spin-off has steadily added features all its own. Here are five good reasons to switch to MariaDB.

Whether you opt for bare metal servers or virtual machines, you'll need a rock-solid distro. These are my four go-to favorites.

Latest version improves compatibility and streamlines migrations from legacy databases to SQL Server and Azure platforms.

Oracle MySQL Community Manager Frederic Descamps has promised a "decisive new approach" to MySQL in response to concerns raised by the open-source community.

Oracle is the sole proprietor of MySQL, but its community has critiqued its governance. Without improvements, the DBMS risks irrelevance.

Notice: An updated standards compliant (mac80211), in-kernel driver for rtl8822/12bu chipset based adapters and modules is available and as of kernel 6.12 is of good quality. If your distro uses ...

Oracle AI Database 26ai Enterprise Edition for Linux x86-64 is now generally available for on-premises platforms as part of Oracle’s January 2026 quarterly Release Update (version 23.26.1). According ...

IndraDB consists of a server and an underlying library. Most users would use the server, which is available via releases as pre-compiled binaries. But if you're a rust developer that wants to embed a ...

Oracle is taking steps to "repair" its relationship with the MySQL community, according to sources, by moving "commercial-only" features into the database application's Community Edition and ...