Today I found a helpful article that outlines a simple method for backing up a MySQL database using a simple PHP function.
As a database is a very dynamic object by nature, there is always a possibility of something going horribly wrong. A backup is absolutely a must, and this is a relatively simple, yet effective, approach.
Check it out at Back Up MySQL Database wih PHP. Article by David Walsh.
- Chris Whitehead
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