XF 1.3 MySQL to MariaDB, build new xF instance?

[Fufu]

what is the best approach going from a MySQL db to a MariaDB db with a xenForo database?

Install fresh copy of xF into MariaDB, then import the xF MySQL db into the new install?

OR

Simply import the MySQL db into MariaDB?

OR

A method you know that works... 8)

 

[MattW]

Just import the db straight into MariaDB. I've done this multiple times.