From Strategy to Execution: Your Practical MySQL to MariaDB Migration Plan
Webinar
This is Part 2 in our Webinar Series: The Great Database Exodus. To view Part 1, a high-level discussion featuring 3 former Oracle MySQL leaders regarding risk in the Post-Oracle MySQL Era, click here.
Session 2 in our Series is where we provide actionable next step for technical teams. We’ll move past the “why” and focus on the “how now” of migration. We will translate the insider view of Oracle’s shift into a clear technical imperative and share real-world patterns, common pitfalls, and the validation processes that ensure a safe migration—without a sales pitch.
Key Takeaways:
The Insider’s Perspective: What Oracle’s restructuring truly means for your MySQL support, innovation, and long-term viability.
Choosing Your Path: Why MariaDB represents the path of least resistance compared to a full architectural rewrite.
Real-World Migration Patterns: Practical insights and best practices to avoid common pitfalls during migration.
Meet our Panel:
Avi Vallarapu, Founder & CEO, HexaCluster, Avinash specializes in de-risking complex database migrations for enterprises. With expertise across Oracle, MySQL, and PostgreSQL, he will share practical insights on migration strategies, validation frameworks, and ensuring continuity.
Benjamin Wood, Sr. Solutions Engineer: Benjamin spent 17 years with the MySQL organization through its Sun and Oracle acquisitions, most recently as a Solutions Consultant for the MySQL Global Business Unit. His direct experience with Oracle’s strategic pivot and the erosion of the MySQL support ecosystem provides an undeniable case for migration.
Host - Franck Unternahrer, Senior Director, Global Demand Generation: With over 20 years of experience building the operational engines for global B2B SaaS leaders like EDB and Tableau, Franck specializes in the intersection of technical infrastructure and business continuity. He will host this discussion on the "database exodus," framing the strategic need to navigate migration risks while aggressively protecting revenue pipelines.
