Convert MySQL to MariaDB Safely: No In-Place Switch in 2026
DirectAdmin's CustomBuild and cPanel both refuse to switch a server from MySQL to MariaDB in place; this guide explains why the data formats diverged, then walks through the supported dump-and-restore conversion on a DirectAdmin server with verification at each stage.
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JetBackup 5 review: the backup tool we actually restore from
The standard for cPanel and DirectAdmin backups; the self-service restore alone pays for it.
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