Even more when you compare to a script executing the inserts, instead the mysql client...
Olaf On 6/5/08 12:06 PM, "mos" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > At 10:30 AM 6/5/2008, you wrote: >> Simon, >> >> In my experience load data infile is a lot faster than a sql file htrough >> the client. >> I would parse the sql file and create a csv file with just the columns of >> your table and then use load data infile using the created csv file >> >> Olaf > > Olaf, > Using a Load Data on an empty file is at least 10x faster than > using SQL inserts. But I thought his blob field was binary (images) in > which case Load Data won't work. If his blob field is plain text, then of > course Load Data will work nicely. :) > > Mike > ----------------------------------------- Confidentiality Notice: The following mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. The recipient is responsible to maintain the confidentiality of this information and to use the information only for authorized purposes. If you are not the intended recipient (or authorized to receive information for the intended recipient), you are hereby notified that any review, use, disclosure, distribution, copying, printing, or action taken in reliance on the contents of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. Thank you. -- MySQL General Mailing List For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql To unsubscribe: http://lists.mysql.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]