Speeding up mysql dumps and imports [closed]

Answer 1

I guess your question also depends on where the bottleneck is:

• If your network is a bottleneck you could also have a look at the -C/--compress flag to mysqldump.
• If your computer runs out of memory (ie. starts swapping) you should buy more memory.

Also, have a look at the --quick flag for mysqldump (and --disable-keys if you are using MyIsam).

Answer 2

Another alternative is http://www.mydumper.org - multi-threaded mysql backup/restore which is 3x to 10x times faster than mysqldump and can handle both MyISAM and InnoDB as well as Drizzle http://vbtechsupport.com/1695/

Answer 3

mysqlhotcopy might be an alternative for you too if you only have MyIsam tables.