Question Removed default MariaDB Server

[PixelPusher]

Hi, this is my first few days with Plesk and love it. I have some quick questions about some things I have done.

Plesk Obsidian Web Host Edition
Version 18.0.41 Update #1
Microsoft Server 2022
VPS host is IONOS

I removed the default MariaDB Server from the Database Servers list, with the intention of creating a MySQL Server. With that in mind:

1. Are these database servers only used by the websites? I assume that Plesk uses it's own database?
2. I have been unable to get MySQL working, so decided to go back to MariaDB as I now know that MariaDB is a MySQL equivalent. However MariaDB is not an option. I only have 'MySQL' and 'Microsoft SQL Server'. I am unable to find solutions for this.
3. Am I right in thinking that MariaDB is actually the recommended database for Plesk use?

Thanks!

 

[IgorG]

I think this document will answer all your questions: Database Servers