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---
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title: Backup all databases in the server
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layout: default
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parent: How Tos
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nav_order: 12
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---
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# Backup All Databases
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MySQL-Bkup supports backing up all databases on the server using the `--all-databases` (`-a`) flag. By default, this creates separate backup files for each database. If you prefer a single backup file, you can use the `--all-in-one` (`-A`) flag.
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Backing up all databases is useful for creating a snapshot of the entire database server, whether for disaster recovery or migration purposes.
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## Backup Modes
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### Separate Backup Files (Default)
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Using --all-databases without --all-in-one creates individual backup files for each database.
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- Creates separate backup files for each database.
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- Provides more flexibility in restoring individual databases or tables.
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- Can be more manageable in cases where different databases have different retention policies.
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- Might take slightly longer due to multiple file operations.
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- It is the default behavior when using the `--all-databases` flag.
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- It does not backup system databases (`information_schema`, `performance_schema`, `mysql`, `sys`, `innodb`,...).
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**Command:**
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```bash
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docker run --rm --network your_network_name \
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-v $PWD/backup:/backup/ \
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-e "DB_HOST=dbhost" \
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-e "DB_PORT=3306" \
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-e "DB_USERNAME=username" \
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-e "DB_PASSWORD=password" \
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jkaninda/mysql-bkup backup --all-databases
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```
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### Single Backup File
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Using --all-in-one (-A) creates a single backup file containing all databases.
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- Creates a single backup file containing all databases.
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- Easier to manage if you need to restore everything at once.
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- Faster to back up and restore in bulk.
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- Can be problematic if you only need to restore a specific database or table.
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- It is recommended to use this option for disaster recovery purposes.
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- It backups system databases as well.
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```bash
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docker run --rm --network your_network_name \
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-v $PWD/backup:/backup/ \
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-e "DB_HOST=dbhost" \
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-e "DB_PORT=3306" \
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-e "DB_USERNAME=username" \
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-e "DB_PASSWORD=password" \
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jkaninda/mysql-bkup backup --all-in-one
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```
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### When to Use Which?
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- Use `--all-in-one` if you want a quick, simple backup for disaster recovery where you'll restore everything at once.
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- Use `--all-databases` if you need granularity in restoring specific databases or tables without affecting others.
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