Start Backup

Select a backup project in the sidebar, or create a new backup project. Press the Start Backup button. You will be prompted for the filename and location where the backup file should be stored. MySQL Administrator will use the filename prefix and the location you have specified in the General tab, and add a timestamp to that filename. If you would want to use those values, click on Save. A window will appear showing the backup progress. If you want to stop the backup procedure before it has finished, click the Stop button.

Figure 12.2. Backup progress dialog

Backup progress dialog

When the backup is completed, a window will appear informing you about the location and the filename of the backup file.

Figure 12.3. Backup completed dialog

Backup completed dialog