Master MariaDB: A Hands-On, Learn-by-Doing Database Course

About this course

Get hands-on experience managing real MariaDB databases — from install to Docker deployment. Database management is an essential skill for backend development and system administration. This course provides practical, real-world experience in configuring, managing, and optimizing MariaDB databases, preparing you to tackle data challenges with confidence. You will learn the foundational setup and configuration of MariaDB, progressing to critical topics like user management, table partitioning, and performance tuning. The curriculum guides you through manipulating columns, selecting appropriate storage engines, and implementing robust backup and logging strategies. You will also gain practical knowledge in deploying MariaDB instances using Docker containers. These skills are directly applicable to daily administrative tasks, ensuring your databases are secure, efficient, and reliable. By completing hands-on labs, you will build a practical toolkit for troubleshooting and auditing relational databases. This course is designed for aspiring database administrators, system administrators, and backend developers seeking to expand their relational database expertise. No prior database experience is required, making it an excellent starting point for your career.

Course objectives

• provide practical experience in managing MariaDB databases
• prepare students for real-world database administration tasks
• build troubleshooting and auditing skills for relational databases