Learn more about Bitnami Multi-Tier Solutions using Azure Database for MariaDB
Azure Database for MariaDB is a MySQL-compliant database engine running in the Microsoft cloud, with built-in high availability, scalability and data protection features. Bitnami Multi-Tier Solutions for Microsoft Azure can be deployed using either MariaDB or Azure Database for MariaDB.
As Azure Database for MariaDB is fully compliant with MariaDB 10.2, it works as a drop-in replacement for MySQL or MariaDB and does not require any code changes to be made in client applications. However, there are some key differences:
Unlike MySQL and MariaDB, Azure Database for MariaDB cannot be downloaded or used in any environment apart from Microsoft Azure.
Multi-Tier Solutions using Azure Database for MariaDB use SSL for service communication by default. Multi-Tier Solutions not using the Azure Database for MariaDB service do not encrypt communication between the database server and clients.