[lug] mysqldump versus snapshot versus..

[dio2002 at indra.com]

> I just saw this thread.  I thought I would point out the script I use
> for mysql backups.  it is fantastic!
>
> http://sourceforge.net/projects/automysqlbackup/
>
> It uses the mysqldump method, but it works really well at automating
> it and rotating out your backups.  I use this combined with Amazon S3
> and another set of scripts to setup offsite backups.

nice. thanks