Managing Databases via Command Line (SSH)

Using SSH can be a superior way to manage the files and databases on your account. Using a simple command you can import or export a MySQL database into an existing database on your account.

Please note that in the examples below the -p will prompt for your account's password. And that your database name needs to include your Cartika MySQL username, e.g. examplec_database.

Exporting MySQL Data

1. Using SSH, execute the following command:

           
           mysqldump -p -u username database_name > dbname.sql
           

2. You will be prompted for a password, type in the password for the username and press Enter. Replace username, password and database_name with your MySQL username, password and database name.

The file dbname.sql now holds a backup of your database and is ready for download to your computer.

To export a single table from your database you would use the following command:

mysqldump -p --user=username database_name tableName > tableName.sql

Once done the table specified would then be saved to your account as tableName.sql

Import A MySQL Database

1. Start by uploading the .sql file onto the server
2. If you haven't already done so, create the MySQL database (ie via the hosting control panel)
3. Using SSH, navigate to the directory where your .sql file is.
4. Next run this command:

    mysql -p -u username database_name < file.sql 

To import a single table into an existing database you would use the following command:

mysql -u username -p -D database_name < tableName.sql