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mySQL backup on Windows 2003 server

defanjos

10:50 pm on Mar 3, 2004 (gmt 0)

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What is the best way to backup a mySQL db on a windows server 2003?

Thanks

coopster

11:00 pm on Mar 3, 2004 (gmt 0)

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Depends on your backup strategy, you know, issues such as people on and using the database, table locking, size, etc.

mysqldump and mysqlhotcopy are two tools you may consider.