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How to Backup a MySQL Database - The Right Way - Video Tutorial

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How to Backup a MySQL Database - The Right Way - Video Tutorial

May 18, 2026

One bad DELETE query and your data is gone. In this video we go from a manual mysqldump, to cron automation, to fully automated MySQL backups with SimpleBackups - the right way, end to end.

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Docker and MySQL: A Technical Guide for Developers

Docker and MySQL: A Technical Guide for Developers

January 31, 2025

Run MySQL in Docker: install Docker, start and configure a MySQL container, manage versions across environments, and back the container database up safely.

Create and restore your PlanetScale database - Video tutorial

Create and restore your PlanetScale database - Video tutorial

February 5, 2024

Create and restore PlanetScale MySQL Backups using SimpleBackups & SimpleRestore. Learn how to automated your MySQL backup in this video tutorial.

Restore or Migrate your MySQL Dump to Railway - Video tutorial

Restore or Migrate your MySQL Dump to Railway - Video tutorial

December 17, 2023

Video tutorial: restore or migrate an existing MySQL dump into a Railway database, so you can move a database you already have onto Railway without guesswork.

PostgreSQL vs MySQL - Video Comparison

PostgreSQL vs MySQL - Video Comparison

December 5, 2023

What is the main difference between PostgreSQL and MySQL? Why choose PostgreSQL over MySQL? Find the answer to these questions in this video comparison.

MongoDB vs MySQL: A Comprehensive Comparison

MongoDB vs MySQL: A Comprehensive Comparison

November 16, 2023

MongoDB and MySQL compared: BSON documents in schema-less collections against tables, rows and JOINs, MQL against SQL, and which fits which workload.

5 Best MySQL GUI Tools in 2024

5 Best MySQL GUI Tools in 2024

November 16, 2023

Five MySQL GUI tools compared, from MySQL Workbench to Sequel Pro, with the strengths and drawbacks of each for queries, schema design and administration.

MySQL vs PostgreSQL: A Comprehensive Comparison of the Most Popular Databases

MySQL vs PostgreSQL: A Comprehensive Comparison of the Most Popular Databases

November 14, 2023

MySQL is relational, PostgreSQL is object-relational. What that changes for arrays, JSON and custom types, and how the two compare on the rest of the ground.

Mastering MySQL Data Types: A Comprehensive Guide

Mastering MySQL Data Types: A Comprehensive Guide

November 9, 2023

Explore our guide on MySQL Data Types. Learn the nuances, applications, and how to use them effectively to optimize your database performance.

How to automate your MySQL Backup - Video tutorial

How to automate your MySQL Backup - Video tutorial

October 13, 2023

In this video tutorial we'll go through the process of creating a MySQL backup job on SimpleBackups and setting up a schedule and retention rules.