June 13, 2010

How to export a mysql database using Command Prompt?

Question by Starx

I have a database it is quite larger so I wanted to export it using Command Prompt, but I dont know how to.

Please help
I am using WAMP

Answer by Starx

Ok,

First check if your DOS recognizes mysql command. If not go to command and type in

set path=c:wampbinmysqlmysql5.1.36bin

(I just made a guess, since you are using WAMP)

Then use this command to export your database

mysqldump -u youruser -p userpassword yourdatabase > wantedsqlfile.sql

This exports the database to the path you are currently in, while executing this command

Here is some detail instruction regarding both import and export

http://www.thegeekstuff.com/2008/09/backup-and-restore-mysql-database-using-mysqldump/#more-184

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