How to take MySQL database backup using MySQL Workbench?

Question

How to take database backup using MySQL Workbench? Can we take backup in the following ways-

1. Backup file(.sql) contains both Create Table statements and Insert

Answer 1

In Workbench 6.3 it is supereasy:

1. On the "HOME"-view select one of the MySQL Connections: (localhost)
2. In the "Localhost" view click on "Server"--> "Data export"
3. In the "Data Export" view select the table(s) and whether you want to export only their structure, or structure and data,...
4. Click "Start Export"

Answer 2

1. On ‘HOME’ page -- > select 'Manage Import / Export' under 'Server Administration'

2. A box comes up... choose which server holds the data you want to back up.

3. On the 'Export to Disk' tab, then select which databases you want to export.

4. If you want all the tables, select option ‘Export to self-contained file’, otherwise choose the other option for a selective restore

5. If you need advanced options, see other post, otherwise then click ‘Start Export’

Answer 3

In Window in new version you can export like this

Answer 4

In Workbench 6.3 go to Server menu and then Choose Data Export. The dialog that comes up allows you to do all three things you want.

Answer 5

Sever > Data Export

Select database, and start export

Answer 6

I am using MySQL Workbench 8.0: