README.md

MySQL Database Backup Script 🗄️

If you need to backup MySQL databases on a Linux / MacOS / Windows system, the ms-bkp script provides an easy-to-use solution. It allows you to export databases, skip specific ones, and set the destination path for the backup.

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Installation 🚀

1. Clone the Repository:

   • Clone the ms-bkp repository to your local machine using the following command:

   git clone https://github.com/vinugawade/ms-bkp.git

2. Move the Script to a Global Location:

   • Move the script to a global location on your system using the following command:

   sudo mv /location/of/ms-bkp /usr/local/bin

3. Set Script Permissions:

   • Allow everyone to execute the script by choosing one of the following commands:

   sudo chmod +x /location/of/ms-bkp

   OR

   sudo chmod 0755 /location/of/ms-bkp

4. Add to $PATH:

   • Add /usr/local/bin to your $PATH. If you use the Bash shell, execute the command:

   export PATH=$PATH:/usr/local/bin

   OR

   export PATH=$PATH:/location/of/ms-bkp

   This will set the variable name, potentially in a file like ~/.bash_profile, ~/.bashrc, or ~/.profile. If you're unsure where to put it, ~/.bashrc is a good choice.

You may need to restart your shell for this to take effect.

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Script Options 🎛️

The ms-bkp script supports the following options:

• -u, --user: MySQL username
• -p, --password: MySQL password
• -o, --only: Export only the specified database
• -s, --skip: Skip specified databases during export (comma-separated)
• -d, --dest: Destination path for the backup (default: ~/Downloads)

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Usage 🛠️

Now you can use the script from anywhere in the terminal. Below are some examples.

ms-bkp -u your_mysql_user -p your_mysql_password -o your_database_name

ms-bkp -u your_mysql_user -p your_mysql_password -s db1,db2,db3 -d /path/to/backup

Check below attached GIF.

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Maintainer 👨🏻‍💻

Built With 💙✨ By Vinay Gawade.

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License 🛂

This project is licensed under the LICENSE file associated with this repository.