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Best Way to Copy MySQL DatabasesThe Copy Databases functionality is the fastest way to create multiple copies of MySQL databases in a short period of time.MySQL Copy Databases tool is a part of Devart's MySQL IDE to help you move MySQL databases between different servers with a maximum speed. As a MySQL administrator, you will surely benefit from the tool as it provides the fastest and easiest way to copy database structure and data from source to target servers.
How to Copy MySQL Databases with dbForge Studio for MySQLSelect Source and Target servers1. In dbForge Studio for MySQL, on the Start Page > Administration tab, click Copy Databases. 2. Choose a source server to copy databases from. The list of databases hosted in the MySQL source server will be displayed in the Source column. 3. Choose a target server to copy databases to. The names of databases from the Source column will be duplicated to the Target column. If the target server includes a database with the same name as in the source server, "_copy" is added to the database name. 4. In the Source column, select the databases you want to copy. Include data5. Once you've selected the databases, the corresponding fields in the Include Data and Drop if exists on target columns become editable. If you need to copy a MySQL database along with its data, select the corresponding checkbox in the Include Data column. 6. To avoid duplication of databases on the target server, select the corresponding checkboxes in the Drop if exists on target column. Keep in mind that this option works only for a database that has a counterpart on the target server. 7. Database names in the Target column can be edited. If you delete "_copy" from the database name and the name will be the same as a database name in the Source column, the corresponding Drop if exists on target checkbox will be selected. If you clear that checkbox, "_copy" will be added to the database name. Set up copying8. In the top-right corner, click the Settings icon to open the Copy Databases Settings dialog, where you can configure the following parameters of copying data from one database table to another:
Start copying9. After having set up the target and source, as well as the copying settings, click the Start copying databases arrow to run the copying process. In the Progress column, you will see a progress bar with the percentage of completion. After that the result of the copying and the time spent on the process will be displayed in the Elapsed time column.10. At any time of copying, you can cancel the process by clicking the Abort copying icon.
ConclusionThe Copy Databases tool is the right solution when you need to quickly transfer MySQL databases between two different server instances or clone multiple MySQL databases simultaneously. With a simple and clear interface, you can create a test database, as well as easily identify duplicate data and remove it on the target database. Thus, using the tool built into MySQL Windows client by Devart can significantly reduce time and resources on database provisioning. All-in-One MySQL GUI ToolAvailability in the editions of dbForge Studio for MySQLFeatureEnterprise Professional Standard Express How do I duplicate a MySQL database?MySQL COPY Database. First, use the CREATE DATABASE statement to create a new database.. Second, store the data to an SQL file. ... . Third, export all the database objects along with its data to copy using the mysqldump tool and then import this file into the new database.. How do you clone a database?Database level locks are held during following steps of the copy process:. Validate the source database.. Get S lock for the source database.. Create snapshot of the source database.. Create a clone database (an empty database inherited from the model database). Get X lock for the clone database.. How do I move a MySQL database from one server to another?Steps to Migrate MySQL Database Between 2 Servers. Step 1: Backup the Data.. Step 2: Copy the Database Dump on the Destination Server.. Step 3: Restore the Dump.. What is cloning in MySQL?Cloned data is a physical snapshot of data stored in InnoDB that includes schemas, tables, tablespaces, and data dictionary metadata. The cloned data comprises a fully functional data directory, which permits using the clone plugin for MySQL server provisioning.
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