Mysql Import Export Big Databases

How to import Big database (local or ssh) : ------------------------------------------1. Run the terminal (DOS under windows OR putty.exe for SSH connection) 2. In the mysql directory execute the following line: mysql -u user_login -p database_name < /path_to_the_file/my_backup.sql Where user_login : user login database_name : name of the database /path_to_the_file/my_backup.sql : path to the sql backup file How to export Big database (local or ssh) : ------------------------------------------1. Run the terminal (DOS under windows OR putty.exe for SSH connection) 2. In the mysql directory execute the following line: mysqldump -u user_login -p database_name > /path_to_the_file/my_backup.sql Where user_login : user login database_name : name of the database /path_to_the_file/my_backup.sql : path to the sql backup file Combell Informations : ---------------------Putty connexion (use the database authentification) Login : login without the %[domaine].[suffixe] Password : Database password For an exportation, If no path is defined the file is automaticaly saved in the server root.