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# DCD How-Tos

Learn how to use MariaDB in the DCD. This section provides step-by-step guides to help you effectively manage your MariaDB instances within the DCD.

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<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>Set Up a MariaDB Cluster</strong></mark></td><td>Learn how to set up a MariaDB cluster.</td><td><a href="/pages/pXSKjonaSLIf1q0yaUJ2">/pages/pXSKjonaSLIf1q0yaUJ2</a></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>View the list of MariaDB Clusters</strong></mark></td><td>Learn how to view the list of MariaDB clusters.</td><td><a href="/pages/Ns2f2LcGev19qCPmf9Ov">/pages/Ns2f2LcGev19qCPmf9Ov</a></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>Restore a MariaDB Cluster from a Backup</strong></mark></td><td>Learn how to restore a MariaDB cluster from its backup.</td><td><a href="/pages/QM3LICVnGKFEySu1pOQQ">/pages/QM3LICVnGKFEySu1pOQQ</a></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>Delete a MariaDB Cluster</strong></mark></td><td>Learn how to delete a MariaDB cluster.</td><td><a href="/pages/kE2RKXOQmMm8LjZtOFDS">/pages/kE2RKXOQmMm8LjZtOFDS</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


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