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The Database Backup tool allows you to dump the whole database as well as selected tables. To invoke the window select the Tools | Backup Database main menu item.

The tool actually automates your work with the mysqldump client. The topic contains a very general overview of how SQL Maestro for MySQL doing a backup. Please refer to MySQL documentation for detailed information on mysqldump options.

To get the prepared command line to the mysqldump:

•	select the objects to export: the whole database or selected tables;

•	specify the name of the output dump file;

•	select tables to be dumped (in case of tables backup);

•	set additional options to create more suitable backup.

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