The MariaDB Server is loaded with lots of new features to increase data integration, performance, availability, scalability, and orchestration. We will cover the features where MariaDB Server is enhanced compared to MySQL, where it differs, how to harness its new features (e.g., CONNECT engine, Galera Cluster, Oracle compatibility, etc.), and most importantly, how to get the most out of MariaDB. This is a practical hands-on session that will leave an intermediate MySQL with knowledge on how to be an effective MariaDB DBA.