How to import large sql file in phpmyadmin

Question

I want to import a sql file of approx 12 mb. But its causing problem while loading. Is there any way to upload it without splitting the sql file ?

Answer 1

Solution for LINUX USERS (run with sudo)

Create 'upload' and 'save' directories:

mkdir /etc/phpmyadmin/upload
mkdir /etc/phpmyadmin/save
chmod a+w /etc/phpmyadmin/upload
chmod a+w /etc/phpmyadmin/save

Then edit phpmyadmin's config file:

gedit /etc/phpmyadmin/config.inc.php

Finally add absolute path for both 'upload' and 'save' directories:

$cfg['UploadDir'] = '/etc/phpmyadmin/upload';
$cfg['SaveDir'] = '/etc/phpmyadmin/save';

Now, just drop files on /etc/phpmyadmin/upload folder and then you'll be able to select them from phpmyadmin.

Hope this help.