On Tue, 13 Jan 2004, EP wrote: > I am wondering: > > I can see the MySQL data files for my various databases. > > What technically prevents me from simply copying those files and using copies > - to move my database to another file structure or server > - to back-up my current db
Copying will not work across certain versions, will also not work between system archtechtures, port to other RDBMS or if you do not have physical access to the files. For the cases above mysqldump works fine. cheers, Tobias -- MySQL General Mailing List For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql To unsubscribe: http://lists.mysql.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]
