This would be an acceptable method of backing up your databases, as long
as your server is not running at the same time you are doing this. If it
is, you risk corrupting your data. You should try one of the utilities
provided for making backups, mysqlhotcopy is a good one to do what you are
trying to do, and it takes care of the necessary locking, flushing, etc.
John Barton
Unix Systems Administrator
Primary Networks, Inc.
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Tue, 19 Jun 2001, Tom Lin, Sr. Programmer, Ameriserv.net wrote:
> I copy the 3 MYD MYI frm of a database to another directory as a way of backup.
> Is this the right way to do it. It appears to be not function correctly.
>
> Any help appreciate.
>
> Thanks.
>
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