How to Create a Backup of MySQL Databases Using mysqldump on Ubuntu 20.04

In this tutorial, we will show you how to create a backup of MySQL databases on an Ubuntu 20.04 VPS, and create a backup of the entire /var/lib/mysql directory.

We will create the backup of the databases using MySQL’s command, aptly named mysqldump. After that we will then show you how to perform a backup of the /var/lib/mysql directory where MySQL have been located. Performing regular backups of your database and database server is vital to protecting the data that you have on your server. This way, in case something goes wrong on your Ubuntu 20.04 VPS, or if MySQL breaks for some reason (incompatibilities or otherwise), you’ll have a safe backup that you can revert to and prevent the loss of your precious data.

Once you create a backup of MySQL databases and save them on your server or on a remote location, you can then always be able to restore the databases later from this backup, if needed. Creating a backup of MySQL database is essential for any website owner, and it should be done on a regular basis. Just follow the simple steps in this tutorial and your data will be redundant in no time. Let’s begin.

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How to backup and restore MySQL database

How to backup and restore MySQL database

We’ll show you, How to backup and restore MySQL database. If you are a computer user then you probably know how bad is to accidentally lose some of your important data. To avoid such situations you should create a backup of your data and store the backup file in a safe place. By doing this you can easily restore the lost data and you can get back on track very quickly. Today, we will show you how to create a backup of your MySQL database and restore it later on your Linux VPS. The procedure is very easy and could be very helpful especially if you store all your website data into a single database.

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How to install MySQLDumper on a CentOS VPS

mysqldumperMySQL is one of the most popular open-source database management system in the world. When it comes to the security of your MySQL, backing up the databases it’s a must. You always need to have a solid backup of your MySQL databases.  MySQLDumper is a free and open-source web based tool for creating a backup of MySQL databases. With MySQLDumper you can automate the process of backing up the databases and configure it to send you an email report about whether the backup succeeds. MySQLDumper is based on PHP and Perl and it is very easy to use.

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