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# MariaDB v2 How-Tos

Learn how to create, view, update, restore, and delete MariaDB v2 clusters, instances, and backups using the DCD on IONOS Cloud

The guide provides step-by-step instructions for effectively managing your MariaDB clusters in the DCD.

{% hint style="warning" %}
**Important:**

* **MariaDB v2** is available in MariaDB Long-Term Support (LTS) versions, such as 10.6, 10.11, 11.4, 11.8, or 12.3. We recommend using 10.11 and above, as MariaDB 10.6 has reached End of Life (EOL).
* Use MariaDB v2 to create clusters using the [<mark style="color:blue;">DCD</mark>](/cloud/databases/mariadb/how-tos/v2.md) or the [<mark style="color:blue;">API</mark>](https://api.ionos.com/docs/mariadb/v2/).
* **MariaDB v1** has officially reached End of Life (EOL) and all legacy v1 clusters have been decommissioned effective **August 31, 2026**.
* The migration from v1 to v2 runs automatically with zero downtime. Your database stays fully functional throughout the process, and your existing connection strings continue to work without changes.
  {% endhint %}

## Quick links

<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>Create a MariaDB Cluster</strong></mark></td><td>Learn how to create a MariaDB cluster.</td><td><a href="/cloud/databases/mariadb/how-tos/v2/create-mariadb-cluster.md">Create MariaDB Cluster</a></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>View MariaDB Clusters</strong></mark></td><td>Learn how to view the list of MariaDB clusters.</td><td><a href="/cloud/databases/mariadb/how-tos/v2/view-mariadb-clusters.md">View MariaDB Clusters</a></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>Update a MariaDB Cluster</strong></mark></td><td>Learn how to update a MariaDB cluster.</td><td><a href="/cloud/databases/mariadb/how-tos/v2/update-mariadb-cluster.md">Update a MariaDB Cluster</a></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>Restore a MariaDB Cluster</strong></mark></td><td>Learn how to restore a MariaDB cluster from a backup.</td><td><a href="/cloud/databases/mariadb/how-tos/v2/restore-mariadb-cluster.md">Restore a MariaDB Cluster</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="/cloud/databases/mariadb/how-tos/v2/delete-mariadb-cluster.md">Delete a MariaDB Cluster</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


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