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MariaDB: Managed Hosting, Installation and Operations

WZ-IT plans, installs and operates MariaDB as managed hosting, in your cloud or on premises. Depending on the target design, we also provide migration, secure network and identity integration, monitoring, backups, updates, integrations and further development.

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  • OperationManaged Hosting
  • Monitoring24/7
  • Service Levelselectable as needed
Cloud Wolke HerausforderungServer NachhaltigkeitIT Beratung Service Consulting SoforthilfeTimo Wevelsiep Robin ZinsExperten für Innovation Migration AWSHetzner Hosting zuverlässig

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About the technology

About MariaDB

MariaDB is an open-source relational database that originated from MySQL. Compatibility, SQL behaviour and available functions differ by version and are assessed before a migration.

We support MariaDB installation, configuration and maintenance, from Galera clusters and performance analysis to controlled migrations of existing MySQL databases.

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MariaDB features for production environments

  • MySQL Compatibility

    Full drop-in compatibility with MySQL with improved performance and extended features

  • Galera Cluster

    Synchronous multi-master replication for true high availability without single point of failure

  • ColumnStore Engine

    Columnar storage engine for analytics and data warehousing with massive parallelization

  • Temporal Tables

    System-versioned tables for automatic historization and point-in-time queries

  • JSON Support

    Native JSON data types and functions for modern, document-oriented applications

  • Transparent Data Encryption

    Automatic encryption at table and tablespace level for maximum data security

  • MaxScale Proxy

    Intelligent database proxy for load balancing, query routing and automatic failover. Note: MaxScale is licensed under the Business Source License (BSL); commercial production setups require a MariaDB Enterprise subscription. We support selection and coordination of the appropriate licence; the licence agreement is concluded with the respective vendor.

  • Window Functions

    Advanced analytical SQL functions for complex calculations and reporting

  • Spider Storage Engine

    Sharding and partitioning across multiple MariaDB servers for horizontal scaling

Infrastructure, integration and operations

MariaDB as part of your infrastructure

We do more than provide an application. WZ-IT designs the technical architecture, integrates network and identity, operates the agreed scope and develops integrations when the standard product is not enough.

Architecture and migration

Sizing, target environment, data transfer, cutover and recovery are resolved before production operations.

  • On-Premise

    In your data center: Installation on bare-metal, VM or Docker · Integration with existing Active Directory/LDAP

  • Cloud Installation

    AWS, Azure, Hetzner & more: Installation on AWS, Azure, GCP, Hetzner · Terraform/IaC setup (optional) · Kubernetes or Docker Compose · Capacity and scaling design

  • Enterprise Setup

    Advanced architecture after technical and licence assessment: HA and recovery design where supported by the application and edition · Logging according to feature set and edition · Custom security policies

Network and identity

SSO, secure access, internal systems and existing security components are integrated appropriately.

  • VPN Access

    WireGuard, NetBird, Tailscale, Headscale, OpenVPN, Cloudflare Tunnel · Easy client setup for all devices

  • SSO Integration

    Directly or through an upstream identity layer

  • Multi-Factor Auth

    Depends on application, edition and identity provider

  • Firewall & Hardening

    Fail2Ban, Rate Limiting, IP Whitelisting

Monitoring and service level

Updates, backups, technical monitoring and response paths follow a transparent operational scope.

  • 24/7 proactive monitoring

  • Updates and patches

    CVE and security-advisory monitoring for the operating system and managed application, regular updates, and priority deployment of available patches for critical vulnerabilities

  • Daily backup with 7-day retention

  • Personal technical contact

Integration and development

APIs, automation and custom extensions can be delivered beyond basic deployment.

    Full-service installation with no hidden costs

    What the MariaDB setup includes

    • Complete installation & configuration
    • SSL certificate & reverse proxy setup
    • Backup strategy & disaster recovery
    • Performance optimization & tuning
    • Security hardening following OWASP
    • Monitoring & logging setup
    • Documentation & best practices
    • Administrator training (remote)
    • 30 days email support included
    • Dedicated contact person
    • Optional integration: LDAP/AD, SSO, MFA
    • Update strategy & patch management setup

    The exact scope depends on the application, edition, infrastructure and criticality. Vendor licences and non-standard components are quoted separately.

    Managed Hosting & Operations

    How much does hosting for MariaDB cost?

    Compute, applications, storage and response are shown separately. You can see what ongoing operations include and which requirements need a technical assessment.

    Starter workload from€129.90/ month · Modular pricing based on your requirements - service level, apps and compute selectable individually.

    MariaDB hosting in Germany: GDPR-compliant operations

    • One managed standard application included
    • Dedicated compute workload in S, M, L or XL
    • Subdomain on wz-it.cloud included
    • German provider, German data centres, no US clouds
    • ISO 27001-certified and BSI C5-attested data centres
    • 99.9 % standard availability per month
    • CVE and security-advisory monitoring for the operating system and managed application, regular updates, and priority deployment of available patches for critical vulnerabilities
    • Central collection of agreed system and operations logs with immutable retention
    • Daily backup with 7-day retention
    • 5 TB outbound traffic per workload and month
    • 24/7 proactive monitoring
    • Five clearly separated service levels
    • 24/7 P1 response with Production or Critical
    • Personal technical contact
    Configure now

    All prices are net and exclude statutory VAT. The offers are addressed to businesses. All on-premises options

    Other options

    Try it free for 7 days

    Request a test instance

    We set up a test instance for you, usually on the next business day. No payment details required. After seven days it is deleted unless you continue.

    Request a test instance →    Bring Your Own Infrastructure

    Installation on Your Infrastructure

    Installation on your own infrastructure · On-premise or in your cloud · Control over data location and access · Custom configuration · Complete documentation · Initial setup & configuration · Optional support and maintenance contract

    Price on request, plus optional support & maintenanceRequest a proposal →    On-premises option

    Run MariaDB on hardware at your organisation

    As an alternative to managed hosting in the data centre, WZ-IT provides the hardware, configures MariaDB, and handles hardening, monitoring, updates, backup and technical support. Access can be limited to the internal network or enabled through VPN and existing identities.

    from €349 excl. VAT / month · plus one-time provisioning and initial setupView WZ-IT App Node →

    Target architecture

    Integrate MariaDB into your infrastructure with clear controls

    Data platforms are designed around access patterns, consistency, growth, recovery and the applications that depend on them.

    Applications and data sources

    Defined clients, services and ingestion processes connect through private or secured interfaces.

    Secure access

    TLS, firewall rules, reverse proxies or private network paths are designed around the platform's exposure.

    Identity and permissions

    Local accounts, SSO, directories, service accounts and emergency access are connected through clear roles.

    MariaDB platform

    Queries, indexes, roles, resource limits and maintenance processes are configured for the workload.

    Persistence and I/O

    Storage class, capacity, latency and growth aligned with the data profile.

    Replication and availability

    Optional cluster, replica or failover design according to the required protection objective.

    Backup and recovery

    Consistent backups, retention and scheduled restore checks.

    The diagram is a resilient target model. Its implementation depends on edition, data flows, load, availability objectives and existing infrastructure.

    Role in the overall system

    Related services for MariaDB

    This page covers installation and the agreed platform operations for MariaDB. Custom code, the access layer and special confidentiality requirements remain clearly separated responsibilities that can be added when needed.

    Maintain the application

    Support custom code and integrations

    Keep custom extensions, interfaces and dependencies controlled, updated and supportable.

    from €699.90 excl. VAT / monthView service     Secure access

    Connect users, sites and systems

    Add identity-based access and private network paths as a separate operational layer.

    from €349.90 excl. VAT / monthView service     Operate confidentially

    Assess Section 203 requirements separately

    For professional secrecy holders, define contractual, access and infrastructure requirements in a dedicated operating model.

    from €499.90 excl. VAT / monthView service

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    Reviews & projects

    Client feedback and projects worldwide

    WZ-IT moved our studio infrastructure from decentralised individual devices to a central platform: every site is securely connected via VPN, new devices are onboarded automatically and an entire site is provisioned from a template, without manual steps on location. What impressed me most is the breadth and depth of their knowledge: Timo and Robin are not a typical IT provider who sets up a server and leaves. The two of them think their way into highly complex infrastructure and software topics, work through every requirement we put in front of them, and build networking, provisioning and operations so that everything fits together in the end. WZ-IT is an excellent partner for complex software, network and architecture projects.
    Steve KirchnerManaging Director, nextGYM GmbH
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    Built in Germany's Ruhr Valley. Running worldwide.

    WZ-IT designs, develops and operates infrastructure and software for clients in Germany and internationally. We deliver projects remotely and continue supporting them in ongoing operations after go-live.

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    Managed Hosting & Operations

    Enquire about hosting and operations for MariaDB

    Briefly describe the current state and objective for MariaDB. We assess infrastructure, integration, and ongoing operations.

    • Straight with Timo and Robin - no sales team, no pitch
    • An honest take, including when we are not the right fit
    • Concrete next steps for infrastructure, software or AI

    No risk: worst case, you leave with a clearer understanding of your project than before.

    Email[email protected]Phone+49 2922 875068
    Timo and Robin, founders of WZ-IT

    Which MariaDB service do you need?

    Choose the appropriate starting point or simply describe the situation.

    We usually respond within one business day. Please do not submit credentials.

    WZ-IT's advice on our Azure migration was technically sound and completely non-binding right from the intro call - we took away a great deal.
    Jakob ÖschlbergerInno7 GmbH