Hello again,

Still a newbie, and running mysql on windows 2000 Advanced Server. I am
trying to backup mysql and was confused as to which command to use. I
see the following options 

mysqldump 
mysqlhotcopy

Now the confusion is really in the syntax used in the MYSQL Second
Edition. I looked on page 718 and I am thinking that the command is for
a Unix system.

Since I am running on Windows, do I need to first create the directory
where I want mysql to be backed up? And secondly, it is recommended that
I do not backup in the same volume, so what exactly is the command for
me to use, if mysql resides on C:\> and I want to back it up in the
D:\>?

I should tell you that my PC is still a standalone, and I am planning to
take it online soon. So the backup is a local backup.

Thank you all in advance

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