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MariaDB on Kubernetes

MariaDB onKubernetes

Deploy production-grade MariaDB on Kubernetes with Galera Cluster, automated failover, rolling upgrades, and MaxScale integration for mission-critical database workloads.

Galera on K8s
Multi-Master
Auto
Failover
Rolling
Upgrades

Comprehensive MariaDB on Kubernetes Services

From operator deployment to production monitoring, we provide end-to-end MariaDB on Kubernetes solutions for cloud-native environments.

MariaDB Operator Deployment
MariaDB Operator setup and configuration for automated Galera Cluster lifecycle management on Kubernetes
  • MariaDB Operator installation and setup
  • Custom Resource Definition (CRD) tuning
  • Galera Cluster bootstrap automation
  • RBAC and namespace configuration
Helm Chart Management
Chart customization, values tuning, and upgrade strategies for reproducible MariaDB deployments
  • Helm chart customization and templating
  • Values file tuning for production
  • Chart version upgrade strategies
  • GitOps integration with ArgoCD / Flux
Galera Cluster on K8s
Synchronous multi-master Galera Cluster on Kubernetes with automated node recovery and quorum management
  • Galera Cluster on K8s setup
  • SST and IST configuration
  • Pod Disruption Budget planning
  • Anti-affinity and topology spread
MaxScale Integration on K8s
MaxScale proxy deployment on Kubernetes for intelligent query routing, read/write splitting, and failover
  • MaxScale Deployment on K8s
  • Read/write splitting configuration
  • Connection pooling and routing
  • Automatic failover detection
Monitoring (PMM, Prometheus)
Prometheus, Grafana, and PMM on Kubernetes for full observability of MariaDB Galera clusters
  • Prometheus ServiceMonitor setup
  • Grafana dashboard provisioning
  • PMM on K8s integration
  • Alertmanager rules and routing
Backup & DR
Mariabackup on K8s, S3 snapshots, and cross-region restore for comprehensive data protection
  • Mariabackup on K8s automation
  • S3-compatible snapshot storage
  • Scheduled and on-demand backups
  • Cross-region restore testing

Why Run MariaDB on Kubernetes?

Cloud-native MariaDB with Galera multi-master replication, MaxScale proxy, rolling upgrades, and infrastructure-as-code for consistent, repeatable deployments.

Cloud-Native MariaDB

Run MariaDB as a first-class Kubernetes workload with declarative configuration, self-healing, and seamless integration with your cloud-native infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines.

Operator-Managed Lifecycle

The MariaDB Operator encodes expert DBA knowledge into automated controllers that handle Galera bootstrap, node joining, SST transfers, backup, and failover without manual intervention.

Rolling Upgrades

Upgrade MariaDB versions and apply configuration changes with zero downtime using rolling update strategies. The operator orchestrates graceful node drains and health checks at each step.

Auto-Failover

Galera Cluster provides automatic node recovery and quorum-based failover. MaxScale detects topology changes and reroutes traffic transparently, ensuring zero application-level disruption.

MariaDB on K8s Key Metrics

Availability(With Galera failover)
99.99%
Replication(Galera multi-master)
Synchronous
Upgrade Strategy(Zero downtime)
Rolling
Backup(S3, GCS, Azure Blob)
Automated
Self-Healing(Pod restart & SST)
Yes
GitOps Ready(ArgoCD / Flux compatible)
Yes

MariaDB Kubernetes Operators Compared

Choose the right operator for your MariaDB on Kubernetes deployment based on your clustering model, tooling preferences, and scale requirements.

MariaDB Operator
MariaDB Operator
Galera Cluster with MaxScale on Kubernetes
Galera Cluster lifecycle management
MaxScale integration for routing
Mariabackup automated backups
S3 / GCS backup destinations
Automated bootstrap and recovery
Connection and query monitoring
Rolling upgrades and scaling
Open-source and community-driven
Best for: Full MariaDB ecosystem, Galera + MaxScale
Percona Operator
Percona Operator for MySQL
Percona XtraDB Cluster (Galera-compatible)
Synchronous multi-master via Galera
Percona XtraBackup integration
ProxySQL / HAProxy for routing
PMM monitoring out of the box
Point-in-time recovery support
S3 / GCS backup destinations
Automated minor version upgrades
Battle-tested Percona ecosystem
Best for: Percona ecosystem, PXC users
Helm + StatefulSet
Bitnami / Custom Helm
Helm-based MariaDB Galera deployment
Bitnami MariaDB Galera Helm chart
StatefulSet with stable identities
PVC-based persistent storage
Configurable Galera parameters
Init container-based bootstrap
Custom values for production tuning
Wide community adoption
Simple setup, minimal dependencies
Best for: Simple deployments, Helm-first teams

Our MariaDB on Kubernetes Implementation Process

A proven methodology for deploying production-ready MariaDB on Kubernetes with comprehensive testing and validation.

1

Assessment & Planning

Evaluate your workload requirements, existing infrastructure, and Kubernetes environment. Select the right operator, Galera topology, MaxScale configuration, and storage backend.

2

Operator & Cluster Setup

Deploy the MariaDB Operator via Helm or OLM. Configure Galera Cluster custom resources, MaxScale proxy, persistent volumes, networking, and security contexts for production readiness.

3

Migration & Validation

Migrate data from existing MariaDB instances, validate application connectivity through MaxScale, perform failover and backup/restore testing, and benchmark Galera performance under load.

4

Production & Operations

Go live with full monitoring, alerting, automated Mariabackup schedules, and runbooks. Provide team training on operator management, day-2 operations, and 24/7 support.

MariaDB on Kubernetes — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about running MariaDB on Kubernetes in production environments.

Ready to Run MariaDB on Kubernetes?

Let our experts deploy and manage production MariaDB on Kubernetes with Galera Cluster, MaxScale proxy, and operator-driven automation for 99.99% uptime.

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