I’m switching from my current hosting provider to something easier to manage since I’m not great with Linux administration. Before I make the move, I need to backup all the data from my MySQL database. Can someone help me figure out how to do this through the terminal? I want to make sure I don’t lose any important data during the migration process. What command should I use to create a complete backup file of my database?
To create a MySQL database backup via terminal, utilize the mysqldump command. Run mysqldump -u your_username -p your_database_name > your_backup_file.sql, replacing ‘your_username’ and ‘your_database_name’ with the appropriate values. After executing the command, you will be prompted to enter your password. This will generate an SQL file containing your database backup. It’s advisable to verify the backup’s integrity after creation by attempting to restore it in a test environment.