Replace MySQL with MariaDB

Is there a goal to replace MySQL with MariaDB?

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Why? + 1 more character… rolleyes.

There are many reasons.

MariaDB is a Finnish project and not handles by Oracle. When it comes to security I believe it’s more transparent and open.

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NS 7 will be based on CentOS 7, with MariaDB

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Great news thank you!

You said it: just changed Requires on nethserver-mysql.

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I recommend MariaDb instead of MySQL why read this post: https://dzone.com/articles/dont-migrate-mariadb-just-yet.

Want to read the difference between MySQl and MariaDB then click here.