Managing MySQL Binary and Relay Logs: Analysis, Recovery, and Cleanup
Understanding MySQL Binary Logs
The binary log (often called binlog) is a set of files that stores details about data modifications and potentially data-changing events. It captures operations like INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE, along with timestamps and execution details. Queries that do not alter data, such as SELECT or SHOW, are omitted. These ...
Posted on Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:36:05 +0000 by Mercenary
MySQL Database Backup and Recovery Using mysqldump
MySQL Database Backup and Recovery Using mysqldump
Overview of Backup Approaches
MySQL database backups can be categorized into two primary types:
Cold Backup
Hot Backup
Cold backup in MySQL doesn't have a dedicated tool. Instead, it involves shutting down the database and using OS commands to copy database files.
Hot backup refers to online ...
Posted on Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:07:49 +0000 by chowdary
LVM Disaster Recovery on Desktop Computers
Introduction to LVM
What is LVM
LVM (Logical Volume Manager) originated as IBM's storage management solution for AIX. It introduces a logical abstraction layer between physical disks and partitions, allowing multiple partitions or entire disks to be combined into a single logical volume (functioning as a virtual hard drive). This approach signi ...
Posted on Wed, 13 May 2026 11:22:03 +0000 by bengaltgrs
Restoring a Degraded RAID 5 Array with MegaCLI
1. Physical Drive InventoryTo recover a RAID 5 configuration after a disk failure or hardware relocation, execute the following command to list the status of all physical drives attached to Adapter 0. Ensure that application I/O is halted during this process to prevent data corruption.MegaCli -PDList -a02. Identifying the Failed DriveScan the o ...
Posted on Tue, 12 May 2026 23:45:37 +0000 by mordeith
Mastering MySQL Binary Logs: Management, Inspection, and Selective Recovery
Core Operational Controls
The binary log captures server-side data modifications and schema changes, acting as the backbone for asynchronous replication, crash recovery, and auditing. Effective administration requires precise control over log generation, retention, and extraction workflows.
-- Query active log files along with current disk util ...
Posted on Sun, 10 May 2026 16:11:51 +0000 by skeener