This offer provides a robust and scalable MariaDB® database on AlmaLinux 9, optimized for cloud-native and traditional database workloads on Azure. AlmaLinux is a community-driven, enterprise-class Linux distribution fully compatible with RHEL®, ensuring stability, security, and long-term support.

The VM comes pre-installed with hardened MariaDB®, enabling quick deployment of an enterprise-ready database solution suitable for development, testing, or production environments.

Security hardening includes:

• Anonymous users and test databases removed
• Remote root login disabled
• Root password unset by default – must be securely configured after deployment
• Strict password policy: minimum 8 characters, includes digit, upper/lower case, and special symbol

Configuration enhancements:

• DNS lookups disabled – faster and more secure client connections
• Symbolic links disabled to prevent filesystem exploits
• LOAD DATA LOCAL INFILE disabled to block unauthorized file access
• Listener bound to localhost – no external access unless configured
• Slow and error logs redirected to structured log files

Performance and storage tuning:

• Higher max connections and open table cache for scalable concurrency
• Slow query log enabled with 2-second threshold
• UTF8MB4 character set and Unicode-aware collation – full language and emoji support
• InnoDB: Direct I/O, 512MB buffer pool, one-file-per-table, sync log flush, 10-day log retention
• Aria engine: expanded buffer for efficient temporary tables

Backup tool included: A dedicated MariaDB® backup utility is pre-installed, requiring minimal configuration. Optimized for fast change capture, low-latency transfers, and consistent snapshot integrity.

Password customization: To adjust password rules, edit /var/lib/mysql/init_custom.sql with root access. 

Logs are stored in /var/log/mariadb/

Who Benefits:

Designed for developers, DevOps teams, and IT administrators alike, this image simplifies deployment without sacrificing control. Security-oriented teams will appreciate the hardened defaults and audit-friendly setup, while DBAs and platform engineers can rely on performance tuning and predictable behavior across environments. It’s ideal for anyone looking to reduce setup time and operational risk — without compromising on flexibility.

This image is ideal for:

• Web apps, SaaS platforms, and microservices
• Enterprise-grade production deployments
• CI/CD environments with parity to staging
• Multilingual applications with strict security needs

Disclaimer

This virtual machine includes third-party software components that are the sole responsibility of their respective developers or vendors. Their inclusion does not imply affiliation with or endorsement by Belinda CZ s.r.o. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.