How can I determine type of mysql database : whether it is InnoDB or MyISAM?

Question

• How can I determine type of mysql database : whether it is InnoDB or MyISAM ?
• How can I convert MyISAM to InnoDB or vice-versa ?

Answer 1

SHOW TABLE STATUS FROM `database`;

will list everything for all tables, starting with whether they are MyISAM or InnoDB. if you desire to list only data regarding 1 table, the syntax below may be used* :

SHOW TABLE STATUS FROM `database` LIKE 'table';

to change the table engine:

ALTER TABLE `table` ENGINE=InnoDB;

*attention use the GRAVE ACCENT (` backtick) for the database name and the table name and the SINGLE QUOTE (') for the comparison string (portion of table name) after LIKE.

` != '