From: Dan Nelson
Date: January 14 2004 5:43am
Subject: Re: why: mysqldump and mysqlimport?
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In the last episode (Jan 13), EP said:
> I am wondering:
> 
> I can see the MySQL data files for my various databases.
> 
> What technically prevents me from simply copying those files and using 
> copies
> - to move my database to another file structure or server
> - to back-up my current db

Absolutely nothing.  As long as you ensure there are no active writes
while you make the copy, this is the fastest way to back up a database. 
The mysqlhotcopy script automates the process.

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	Dan Nelson
	dnelson@stripped