MariaDB /etc/mysql/my.cnf.fallback

Authentic ๐Ÿ“‹ Debian 13 (Trixie) 23 lines

File Info

Size
23 lines
MD5
cfe2bc1819d5e200eca8ca6912f714af
SHA256
b562ddb4d6f452725287c4842d9ad36052bf1a1cc1f4abef51ba55edbf3ed5d6

Quick Commands

curl:
curl https://exampleconfig.com/api/v1/config/original/cfe2bc1819d5e200eca8ca6912f714af?hint=my.cnf.fallback
wget:
wget -O my.cnf.fallback https://exampleconfig.com/api/v1/config/original/cfe2bc1819d5e200eca8ca6912f714af?hint=my.cnf.fallback
/etc/mysql/my.cnf.fallback
#
# The MySQL database server configuration file.
#
# You can copy this to one of:
# - "/etc/mysql/my.cnf" to set global options,
# - "~/.my.cnf" to set user-specific options.
# 
# One can use all long options that the program supports.
# Run program with --help to get a list of available options and with
# --print-defaults to see which it would actually understand and use.
#
# For explanations see
# http://dev.mysql.com/doc/mysql/en/server-system-variables.html

# This will be passed to all mysql clients
# It has been reported that passwords should be enclosed with ticks/quotes
# escpecially if they contain "#" chars...
# Remember to edit /etc/mysql/debian.cnf when changing the socket location.

# Here is entries for some specific programs
# The following values assume you have at least 32M ram

!includedir /etc/mysql/conf.d/

How to Install MariaDB

Alpine Linux

sudo apk add mariadb

Debian

sudo apt update && sudo apt install mariadb-server

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

sudo yum install mariadb-server

Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt install mariadb-server

Configuration File Location

File Path
/etc/mysql/my.cnf.fallback
Directory
/etc/mysql/
Significance
System-wide configuration directory
Description
Files in /etc/ contain system-wide configuration settings that affect all users.

Quick Answers

When should I use this my.cnf.fallback?

Use this file to restore MariaDB defaults after misconfiguration, for fresh installations, or as a customization baseline.

How do I restore MariaDB defaults?

Download this file, backup your current config, then replace /etc/mysql/my.cnf.fallback. Restart MariaDB service.

Is my.cnf.fallback safe for production?

Factory default from MariaDB on Debian 13 (Trixie). Safe baseline, but customize for your requirements.

How does this differ from other OS versions?

This config is from Debian 13 (Trixie). Other OS versions may have different defaults. Check compatibility section.

Can I use this for MariaDB troubleshooting?

Yes, compare this original config with your current settings to identify problematic modifications.