Backing up databases
Perhaps the most crucial task while working with data is that you should get into the practice of making regular backups of your database. Consideration should be given to the importance of the data and the problems it would cause if it became corrupt, hacked, or deleted. Most businesses demand daily backups at the very least. The backups can be created using a script scheduled to run overnight or at times when there is little demand for the database.
As a developer, backing up your database or even individual tables is essential because, while using SQL statements, you can easily mess up your database. A backup gives you a reset point.
You can create database backups in two different ways. The first way is through MySQL Workbench, and the second is through the command line. In MySQL Workbench, you can use the Data Export tool to create a backup of the data. Let's create a backup of our autoclub database using the Data Export tool.
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