MySQL Backup and Recovery: A Guide to Logical and Physical Backups with Modern Architectures

Physical vs. Logical Backups: When to Choose Which Physical backups operate directly on database files, copying raw disk data to a backup location. This approach delivers fast recovery times but incurs higher storage costs. The xtrabackup tool (XBK) from Percona is the primary open-source solution, along with MySQL Enterprise Backup for license ...

Posted on Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:35:09 +0000 by coldwerturkey

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

Essential MySQL Command Parameters

1. Common mysql Command Options 1. --auto-rehash (tab completion for table names and fields) # mysql -u root --auto-rehash # vim my.cnf [mysql] auto-rehash 2. -B (disable history file, non-interactive mode) # mysql -uroot -D test -e "show tables;" -B 3. -E (vertical output for query results) # mysql -uroot -D test -e "sho ...

Posted on Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:33:41 +0000 by Vinze