That is correct.
On Mon, May 6, 2013 at 11:06 AM, Richard Reina <gatorre...@gmail.com> wrote: > To activate log-slave-updates do I just add "log-slave-updates" to the > my.cnf file? > > > > 2013/4/30, Manuel Arostegui <man...@tuenti.com>: > > 2013/4/30 Richard Reina <gatorre...@gmail.com> > > > >> I have a few slaves set up on my local network that get updates from > >> my main mysql database master. I was hoping to turn one into a master > >> while keeping it a slave so that I can set up a chain. Does anyone > >> know where I can find a "how to" or other documentation for this > >> specific task? > >> > >> > > It is quite easy: > > > > Enable log-slave-updates in the slave you want to be a master. > > Do a mysqldump -e --master-data=2 and put that mysqldump in the future > > slaves. Take a look at the first lines of the mysqldump where you'll find > > the position and logfile those slaves need to start the replication from. > > You can also use xtrabackup if you like. > > > > Manuel. > > > > -- > MySQL General Mailing List > For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql > To unsubscribe: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql > > -- - michael dykman - mdyk...@gmail.com May the Source be with you.