This issue is fixed with pdns-backend-mysql version 4.0.0~alpha2-3build1 which is available in Ubuntu 16.04.
I just tested it here, and the mariadb-packages didn't cause any conflicts when attempting to install this package. ** Changed in: pdns (Ubuntu) Status: New => Fix Released -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1526379 Title: Fix pdns-backend-mysql dependency on mysql exclusively To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/pdns/+bug/1526379/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs