Jeremy;
I've been following this thread, and what I am unclear about is why would I
want to use replication?
Forgive me, I am very new to MySQL, and my point of reference at this
juncture of understanding is as a new administrator of a MySQL server used
for webhosting customers.
I found the manual references to replication while searching for solutions
for backing up customer databases. The manual said not to use update
functions, but to use replication.
I am running an older (3.22.32) version, so replication is not available to
me, nor is mysqlhotcopy. I am trying to talk my boss into upgrading our
version. Presently, he feels that doing a periodic tar of the
/var/lib/mysql directory is adequate, and that the customers should do a
periodic mysqldump for their own protection.
Can you help me convince him to use replication, why replication is
superior to what he is presently doing?
He is of the mind; "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!!"
Thanks
Joe
At 03:09 PM 07/12/2001 , you wrote:
>On Thu, Jul 12, 2001 at 02:58:17PM -0700, Jeff Philapy wrote:
> > Thanks for the fast reply.
>
>No problem.
>
> > Where can I a step by step guide on how to setup replication. I have
> > already looked at mySQL's howtom but now I like to find something
> > with more information, that better explains the process.
>
>Hmm... So you've seen this:
>
> http://www.mysql.com/doc/R/e/Replication_HOWTO.html
>
>but need more. What would you like to see added there? I added a bit
>to that page (and a few others) several months back to try and make
>them clearer. What's missing? Where are you confused?
>
>Ideally, we can answer your questions *and* get them into the manual
>as well.
>
>Jeremy
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