Described are methods of creating a MySQL/MariaDB backup on a Linux VM using activated scripts local to the database. VMware can run a script to act before the snapshot is created, known as the pre-freeze script and can run a script to do things after the snapshot is created, known as the post-thaw script.
How to Schedule MySQL Backup?You may need to schedule an automatedMySQL database backup thatwill recur periodically. To do this, first of all, you will need to create a projectfile, containing backup settings with the help of the MySQL backup tool.
Once theproject file is created, you have to schedule Windows task that will perform actionsat a specific time or when a certain event occurs.1. Complete the steps 1-5 above. ClickSave Project.2.
Once all the needed options for the backup selected and the project file was saved,startTask Scheduler for Windows.3. SelectAction →Create Basic Task in the top menu.4. Provide a name for the new task. Select one of the options when you want the MySQL backup task to be started. Select time and frequency for starting the task.
SelectStart a Program and clickNext.8. Enter a path to thedbforgemysql.com file inProgram/script field.(The default path is 'C:Program FilesDevartdbForge Studio for MySQLdbforgemysql.com')Also, make sure to specify arguments in theAdd arguments field as follows:/backup /connection:'User Id=root;Host=db;Port=3309;Database=sakila;Character Set=utf8;'/projectfile:'C:UsersDocumentsdbForge Studio for MySQLExportsakila.backup'.
ConclusionThere are many things you can do with MySQL Dump Tool in addition to the above-described. You can select any of five levels to compress your files, use auto delete of oldMySQL backup files to free your disc space, and set extended options for a databaseto export, backup structure, users, or a script. Unlike binary MySQL backup process,database is dumped in SQL format.Save your settings along with connections as a project for the next time or for usein the command line interface. OurMySQL backup tool can be usedas a full replacement of MySQL Dump command line tool.
Mysqldump.exe locks tables by default, so other SQL actions are not possible during a dump. Without locking any tables, use the following syntax to backup a complete remote db and dump everything on your local machine: mysqldump -u username -p -single-transaction -quick -lock-tables=false -h ipaddress myDB backup.sqlChange username into your own username, change ipaddress into the remote ip address, and myDB to the actual database you want to backup. This will prompt you for your password. Once provided, the dump starts.