Converting MySQL to MariaDB?

Hi everyone,

Im going to be migrating my SuiteCRM to another server (Raspberry Pi 2). Im considering installing MariaDB instead of MySQL since I’ve heard it much better/faster. Has anyone experience any issues, do I need to convert file to something else?

Currently Im running SuiteCRM 7.6.4 on mySQL / php 5.6 - the new server will be MariaDB / php 7 using the lastest SuiteCRM release. Again, this is a physically new server (Raspberry Pi) with a fresh install of the OS, etc.

I don’t really know about this, but since nobody else is answering I will venture some advice…

If you can keep migration (different server) and upgrade (to MariaDB) separate, you will do yourself a favor. So you can try getting MariaDB working first on your current server, and then try to migrate that system to the new server, with as similar a stack as possible. Make sure you install the same version of SuiteCRM, of course.

I hear moving from MySQL to MariaDB is supposed to be utterly simple. But you can find generic instructions about that online.

Hello Junior,

I was searching for help, since I currently try to get suitecrm running on a raspberry pi2. But I do have problems during the installation process. I am a layman, but I think the problem is located due to the fact, that the rasperry pi has by default no root user. But it seem as if a root user is necessary during installation to connect the database.
Today I postet the item here in the forum.

How did you get suitecrm running on you raspberry?

Kind regards
Stephan