Once mysql is installed on the new system, you should be able to copy the old data directory onto the new and you should be good to go(make sure the permissions and the ownership are preserved) .
Regards, Bhavin. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Scott" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2002 5:06 PM Subject: newbie backup restore question > I have a mysql database that I backed up by copying my /var directory to a cd > before I installed a new release of linux. How do I restore it on the new > system? Do I need to create the database in the new version of mysql first, > or just copy some files from the old data directory into the new one? > > Thanks, > SW > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > Before posting, please check: > http://www.mysql.com/manual.php (the manual) > http://lists.mysql.com/ (the list archive) > > To request this thread, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To unsubscribe, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Trouble unsubscribing? Try: http://lists.mysql.com/php/unsubscribe.php > --------------------------------------------------------------------- Before posting, please check: http://www.mysql.com/manual.php (the manual) http://lists.mysql.com/ (the list archive) To request this thread, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Trouble unsubscribing? Try: http://lists.mysql.com/php/unsubscribe.php
