This guide provides detailed instructions on how to connect to Amazon RDS MariaDB using IBM Guardium Discover and Classify version 4.2.2. It outlines the necessary steps to configure a read-only user and set up data-at-rest analysis. The document begins with an overview of Amazon RDS MariaDB and the prerequisites for using the IBM Guardium tool. It details the process of creating a read-only user, including SQL commands for user creation and privilege assignment. The guide further explains how to enter the read-only credentials into the Console Manager and create a data source record for the MariaDB database. Additionally, it describes how to configure the analysis schedule for the data source, including setting time slots for analysis and managing tags for data source attributes. The document emphasizes the importance of ensuring the correct configuration of credentials and analysis settings to facilitate effective data analysis.