Max int value of char field? How to find...

[Kraa de Simon]

Hello all,

How can I find the highest integer value in a result set like:

1
10
11
2
3
a
ab
abc

I'm looking for the value 11.

The statement 'select max(field) from table' gives me 'abc' so this won't
do.

Any ideas for a SQL statement that will do the trick?

I'm using PHP / MySQL.

Thanks!

Simon.

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Backup question

[Kraa de Simon]

Hi,

I'm running MySQL on a NT box and do a nightly backup of the complete file
system to tape.

I know I should use mysqldump and probably stop MySQL but will a file system
copy do as well? The system is inactive at the time.

Met vriendelijke groet / With kind regards,

ICL Nederland B.V.  Simon de Kraa
e-Applications / Logistic Systems   Systems Architect
Het Kwadrant 1  Tel. +31 346 598865
Postbus 4000Fax  +31 346 562703
3600 KA  MAARSSEN
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