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Exporting and Importing Database Dumps in Plesk 12.5

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Introduction

A database dump is a file containing a database structure and content. You can use it for backup purposes. In earlier Plesk versions, dumps could be created only using database management tools. Now Plesk offers a quicker way to create database dumps, store them, and deploy previously created dumps on the server.

In Plesk, to export a database dump means to save a source database in a file which can be used for storage or distribution. To import a database dump means to restore data from the file to a destination database. You can import a database to the same or another database server. The only restriction is that the destination database should be of the same type, for example, MySQL.

In Plesk, database dumps are created in the SQL format and saved as ZIP archives. If you need to create a dump in another format or to set custom settings for a dump, use the native functionality of database management tools (phpMyAdmin, phpPgAdmin, or myLittleAdmin). For the instructions on how to perform import and export with database management tools, refer to the tools’ built-in help sections.

Note

Using Plesk 12.5 exposes your server to vulnerabilities since it no longer receives security updates or patches. Plesk recommends upgrading to the latest supported version as soon as possible to ensure your system remains secure. Follow Plesk’s official upgrade guide to protect your server from potential attacks.

To save a copy of a database:

Go to Websites & Domains > Databases > Export Dump in the database tools pane.
To save a dump in a certain directory on the Plesk server, select the directory. The home directory of the selected subscription is used by default.
To save the dump on your local computer as well as on the server, select Automatically download dump after creation.

To deploy your copy of a database in Plesk:

Go to Websites & Domains > Databases > Import Dump in the database tools pane.
To choose a dump from your local computer, select Upload and click Browse. Then select a ZIP archive with the dump file.
To choose a dump from a directory on the server, select Import and select a file of the dump.
To deploy the dump into a newly created database, select Recreate the database. The old database will be deleted and a new one, with the same name, created.

Note

Alternatively, you can back up a database as part of a subscription during the subscription backup and then restore it separately. See the Backing Up and Recovering Websites section for details..

Conclusion

Creating and deploying database dumps in Plesk is a streamlined process, making it easy to back up and restore your databases. Using the export and import options, you can securely store database copies and deploy them when needed, either on the same server or on a different one, as long as they are of the same type. For more advanced dump options or formats, consider using dedicated database management tools.

Source : www.plesk.com

Article posted on 23 February 2020 on Louis